jiang-xinyi

The Fish That Spun, Flipped, and Laid Eggs Aboard China’s Space Station

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

Four zebrafish spent 43 days in orbit aboard the Tiangong space station, breaking records and advancing space biology. In 2025, China will send more.

The Motor Cities Behind China’s EV Empire

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

China’s push to dominate the EV market starts in factory towns deep in the countryside, where assembly lines run day and night and life is tethered to nonstop production.

Shigatse Earthquake: Over 120 Dead as Rescuers Battle Cold and Rubble

As officials warn of more tremors, rescue teams comb through collapsed homes in search of survivors, and medical experts and emergency supplies pour into the affected region.

Her Abuse Was a National Story. Now Her Husband Is Going to Prison.

He Zhongyang, whose violent assault last year left his wife hospitalized with permanent organ damage, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison.

China Puts E-Bike Makers on the Hook for Battery Recycling

Amid rising safety and pollution risks, regulators want e-bike manufacturers to shoulder the costs of battery collection.

China Develops Groundbreaking New Breast Cancer Treatment

Trials suggest the new therapy can improve treatment outcomes for triple-negative breast cancer by over 12%.

China Slams AI-Generated Memes for ‘Desecrating’ Traditional Culture

Netizens are using AI video tools to spoof all manner of Chinese classics. The authorities are not amused.

Gridlocked: When Jellyfish Brought a China Power Plant to Its Knees

The unexpected surge of jellyfish overwhelmed cooling systems, forcing workers to work around the clock to clear blockages and avert shutdowns — a crisis affecting coastal infrastructure worldwide.

The Poet Changing China’s View of Disability — Through Dance

Yu Xiuhua became a sensation with her raunchy poetry that redefined Chinese perceptions of disability. Now, she’s taking her art a step further.

These Cranes Were Symbols of Fidelity. Now, Science Disagrees.

New genetic analysis reveals complex mating behaviors in black-necked cranes, challenging folklore that portrays them as lifelong, inseparable partners.

China Intervenes to Prop Up Struggling Local Bus Services

As some bus companies teeter on the brink of insolvency, the central government has ordered local authorities to find the money to keep services operational.

In China, Young Women Are Now More Educated Than Their Spouses

Chinese women born after 1990 have on average a higher education level than their husbands, a new study has found.

In Chinese Megacities, ‘Ultra-Long Commutes’ Are on the Rise

A growing number of people in China’s largest cities are traveling over 90 minutes each way for work, a new report has found.

Mind’s Eye Blind: A Shanghai Clinic Treats a Disorder None Can See

China’s first clinic for aphantasia and spatial disorders aims to help children with these rare conditions. However, anxious parents focused on math struggles have sparked debate over the clinic’s approach.

Stunning Tomb Find Sheds New Light on Prehistoric China

The 5,000-year-old burial site suggests that China’s neolithic kingdoms were more sophisticated than previously thought.

How McDonald’s Became China’s New Favorite Wedding Venue

Young Chinese are increasingly opting for simple, affordable wedding ceremonies. That’s leading many to the golden arches.

To Scale Peaks, Chinese Hikers Are Hiring Personal Cheerleaders

University students are turning part-time guides, offering snacks, emotional support, and encouragement to help hikers navigate China’s toughest trails.

China Moves to Tackle a Growing Menace: Rampaging Boars

Wily, aggressive, and weighing up to 200 kilos, wild boars have become a serious problem in many parts of rural China. Now, authorities are calling in the hunters.

China Launches Policy Blitz to Tackle Unemployment

The central government has issued its first package of job creation measures since 2012, as concerns rise over China’s high youth unemployment rate.

China Rolls Out Major Stimulus, Cuts Mortgage Rates to Spur Growth

The plan reduces mortgage rates by 0.5 percentage points, lowers down payments for second homes, and injects 1 trillion yuan in liquidity.