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Why Young Chinese Are Renting, Not Buying Their Wedding Jewelry

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

Amid rising gold prices, China’s newlyweds are bucking tradition and renting wedding jewelry instead — at a fraction of the cost.

China Bans Alcohol and Lavish Banquets Among Government Staff

In an attempt to rein in bureaucratic excess and promote frugality, the government has renewed guidelines taking aim at conspicuous consumption and glut.

‘Robot Marathon Just the Start’: China’s Engineers on What’s Next

Your questions, answered. In-depth interviews with the minds and makers shaping today’s China.

Q & A

After China’s first humanoid robot marathon, Sixth Tone spoke with four startups about what worked, what didn’t, and how they’re preparing for the next big test this August.

Scroll Locked: Why Rural Teens in China Struggle to Disconnect

A new national survey links rising phone addiction and depression among rural youth to parental absence and limited mental health support.

China Announces New Stimulus Plan

As tariffs bite, policymakers are cutting rates and injecting liquidity into the market.

Starting Today, Rules Against Prepaid Rip-Offs Take Effect in China

As consumer complaints surge, China’s top court has introduced new rules to curb prepaid service abuses and hold businesses accountable.

Amid Push Against Involution, Xiaohongshu Ends Overtime Grind 

Facing high employee turnover, the company says the changes aim to build longer-term relationships with staff.

China’s High-Speed Trains Make Room for Cats and Dogs — Sort Of

For years, pet owners asked to bring animals on high-speed trains. Now, China’s high-speed network is giving it a careful try.

Retail Giants Collide as Meituan and JD Target Each Other’s Turf

The two firms are expanding into rival territory, escalating a high-stakes fight over speed, reach, and market share.

Unpaid Staff, a Runaway Bear, and a Baby Orangutan in Sunglasses

Two recent viral incidents have sparked a broader debate in China over animal care, safety lapses, and wildlife as entertainment.