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Lonely Tianjin Grandpa Puts Himself Up for Adoption

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

Octogenarian tugs at heartstrings of the Chinese public, who worry that the country’s aging crisis will produce more such stories.

Spilled Milk: How China Failed Its Dairy Farmers

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

A decade after major food safety scandal, milk production has moved from Mongolian herdsmen to megafarms.

Too-Clever Tourist Caught in Insurance Scam

Prosecutor calls for insurance companies to develop a system for sharing information.

Companies Clamor to Underwrite Travelers’ Misadventures

With consumer awareness low, travel insurance providers get creative to attract more Chinese customers.

Weibo Recruits Online Porn Police

Company aims to employ 1,000 people to scour microblogs for illegal content.

‘Fail’ Grade for Authorities on College Entrance Exam Revamp

English listening test bungle leaves Guizhou students speechless.

Change Brings Opportunity and Angst to the Tibetan Plateau

With tourism comes temptation and transformation in Tagong, a sacred site for Tibetan nomads.

Chinese Carmakers Look to Huawei Effect to Boost Consumer Drive

If China creates a global auto brand, the benefits will likely trickle back home.

A Place to Preach in Inner Mongolia

After years of waiting, Christians build a new church in a country field.

Bringing Creativity to Middle China’s Stifled Classrooms

NGO that strives to level the playing field for rural students faces uphill battle.

Success a Tall Order for World’s Highest Craft Beer Brewery

Entrepreneurs vow to make quality brew in the Tibetan grasslands despite thin air, logistical challenges, and local aversion to alcohol.

Lake Protection Plan a Raw Deal for Dali Garlic Farmers

Agricultural runoff has polluted iconic Erhai Lake, but a ban on farming further impoverishes local communities.

360: The Shifting Allure of Border Town Gemstones

Tengchong’s historic jade market adapts to changing consumer trends.

Hu Line: China’s Forgotten Frontier

Sixth Tone takes a five-week, more than 5,000-kilometer road trip through the nation’s heartland.

DJI Puts Bounty on Flight-Disrupting Drone Operators

Some 15 incidents of drones flying near airports this year have caused flight delays and diversions.

Make America Friendly Again, Advises CEO of Chinese Travel Giant

Ctrip boss says US should lay down the welcome mat if it wants to continue attracting big-spenders from China.

Chinese Fury Over United Airlines Passenger Manhandling

Net users in China express outrage, highlight Asian ethnicity of roughed-up traveler.

Aspiring Village Chief Nabbed for Virtual Vote Buying

Man detained and fined for violating election rules with electronic red envelopes.

Too Few Cooks Spoil Spring Festival

Keeping bellies full during the lunar new year holiday proves both challenging and expensive.

Q&A With Mobike Exec Michael Yao

Shanghai general manager for bike-sharing app sees smooth road ahead in 2017.