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Out of Her Hands: Trials and Trauma of a Blind Masseuse

Articles that cut to the core of contemporary China. In-depth, informed, and carefully crafted, every piece is carried by the voices of the story’s participants.

FEATURES

Visually impaired women in China’s massage industry face sexual assault by male clients and few career alternatives.

As Oil Tanker Burns, Environmentalists Raise Spill Concerns

Timely reports on issues and events from across China. Drawing on a vast range of sources, these succinct articles provide insights into the significance of each issue in a wider context.

NEWS

Body found suspected to be one of 32 missing sailors from Iranian-owned vessel.

Vintage in Vogue: Patriotic Ladies Revive ‘Qipao’ Dress

The Chinese fashion symbol from the ’20s and ’30s is making a comeback at the hands of affluent middle-aged women.

10 Missing in Shanghai Cargo Ship Accident

3 people have been rescued in the ongoing search operation.

China Lays Down the Law on School Bullying

Ministry of Education guideline gives correctional and preventive measures to avoid future incidents.

Traffic Police Sentenced for Hunan Highway Pileup

Court rules that 2 officers’ dereliction of duty indirectly caused 54 fatalities.

Shandong Education Bureau Makes False MIT Admissions Claim

Local government investigating announcement of child prodigy’s acceptance to elite engineering school.

DIY Nose Job Kit Leaves Buyer Suffocating

Doctors warn customers not to trust beauty products promising quick and easy fixes.

More Performance Evaluations for Beijing’s Civil Servants

The capital’s cushiest jobs just got a little less comfortable.

China Goes Online to Speed Up Traffic Accident Resolutions

Provinces and cities across China have started trialing online rulings for fender-benders.