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One Year After Exit, Blizzard Games Eyes Return to China: Reports

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

Reports on Blizzard Entertainment’s negotiations with prospective Chinese partners surfaced after a domestic company appeared to be streaming World of Warcraft content.

Children Who Witness Domestic Violence Are Also Victims: China’s Top Court 

Chinese courts are expanding the scope of personal safety protection orders, the key pillar of China’s domestic violence law, to better protect minors.

China Comes to Grips With Child Pneumonia Outbreak, but Flu Season Awaits

A usually mild respiratory infection has strained medical resources around the country in recent months, which may worsen as China enters peak flu season.

Hospital Director, Staff Detained for Selling Fake Birth Certificates   

Fake birth certificates can be used by child traffickers to secure crucial documentation and services.

Tired of Being ‘Warm and Soft,’ China’s Women Step Into the Boxing Ring

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

Young Chinese women are increasingly seeking to break out of traditional gender norms. For many, that starts with building a muscular physique — and learning to kick some butt.

China’s New Public Academic Platform Takes on Industry Giants

Launched by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, PubScholar offers millions of academic papers, journal articles, dissertations, and patent documents at no cost.

‘Kayan’: The Beauty Buzzword Sparking Debate on Chinese Social Media

Social posts related to the buzzword ‘kayan’ have surged in recent months, with users sharing tales of being denied entry to nightclubs for not meeting beauty standards.

Anti-Consumerism Advocate Encourages Rethinking Life’s Pleasures in China 

Through talks, workshops, and a magazine, a group of like-minded friends in Shanghai are encouraging people to reject consumerist culture and make better use of their cities’ public spaces. Their message is falling on receptive ears.

The Chinese Musicians Making Melodies Out of Nothing — and Everything

China’s latest social media challenge has creators fashioning instruments out of everything from carrots to screwdrivers.

Rains Revive Poyang Lake, Offering Hope After Record Dry Season

The turnaround is attributed to the heavy autumn rainfall in and around western China, signaling a bright season for migratory birds.

As Golden Week Starts, Chinese Turn Homes into Tourist Stays

With hotel prices soaring, some residents are offering affordable alternatives on social media platforms. This comes amid a surge in travel, with nearly 800 million trips expected over the next week.

Popular Influencer’s Disappearance Sheds Light on Elderly Fans 

Xiucai had millions of adoring fans watching his Douyin videos, many of whom were middle-aged and elderly. Then, he disappeared.

At China’s ‘Hogwarts,’ Traditional Taoism Trumps Magic

Amid a social media surge, a Taoism college is drawing record applications this year. But getting in and sticking it out requires more than just passion.

To Stop Teen From Moving Out, Chongqing Mom Flees With School Papers

The woman was opposed to her daughter studying in Beijing. She returned 11 days later after fortunetellers assured her that the move would prove auspicious for her daughter.

Chinese Children Trapped in Myanmar Scam Centers: Report 

According to a Fujian news station, at least 11 minors have been tricked into joining cyberscam syndicates in Myanmar, with lines of communication with their parents under tight control.

Netizens Go Crazy For Cockroaches’ Northern Expedition 

As temperatures rise across the country, northern residents are reporting increased cockroach sightings. Unable to deal with their new reality, some are turning to spiritual solutions.

The Human Toll of North China’s Historic Floods

For residents in rural parts of northern China, the scale of the impact of the historic flooding on their lives and livelihoods cannot easily be explained. From missing loved ones to tales of survival, here are some of their stories.

After the Rains, Beijing Residents Begin Counting Their Losses 

In Beijing’s districts hit hardest by the unprecedented rainfall of the last few days, residents say they were unprepared for the scale of the floods that they saw.

Young Chinese Obsess Over Myers–Briggs Type Indicator, the 60s American Personality Test  

“What’s your MBTI?” has become a must-ask question among young Chinese.

Despite Slow China Start, ‘Barbie’ Sets a Benchmark — For Dating

Since its release last Friday, “Barbie” has grossed around $7 million, far behind domestically produced titles.