More ‘Blind Box’ Pets Found Dead at Suzhou Depot

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

The discovery is the second case this month of a grim new trend involving live mystery animals shipped by post — a crime in China.

First Chinese COVID-19 Vaccine Releases Clinical Trial Data

A preprint paper with detailed data from the CoronaVac trial in Brazil comes two months after the vaccine was granted conditional approval in China.

Chinese Scientists Identify 44 Animals Susceptible to COVID-19

The at-risk species include livestock, zoo animals, and common pets.

Despite Détente, Hong Kong Tweet Still Haunts NBA in China

Two teams affiliated with Daryl Morey, an executive who showed support for anti-government protesters, are being left off the air.

After Historic Touchdown, Chinese Tune In to American Football

Tencent broadcasts Arizona State game amid growing interest in Chinese-born Jackson He.

Physics Prof Becomes Butt of Criticism Over Lewd Black Hole Joke

After suggesting that a star’s final stage bears similarity to a certain part of the human anatomy, renowned physicist Li Miao was hit with a wave of student-led backlash.

Chinese Army’s Pro Basketball Team a No-Show for Opening Game

With low salaries and no foreign players, the PLA’s once-dominant squad has been struggling to keep up in China’s progressively competitive basketball league.

Chinese Walter White Busted for Selling Marijuana as ‘Tea’

Police, tipped off by a package of pot disguised as tea, say the university teacher channeled his computer savvy into a network of false identities for trafficking drugs.

China’s State Broadcaster to Resume Airing NBA Games

CCTV explains the sudden détente as a result of the American basketball league’s good behavior.

Henan University Professor Disciplined for Sexual Harassment

After an undergraduate accused Hou Yunhua of touching her inappropriately in his office, former students said he had previously been reported for similar conduct.

Chinese Map App Apologizes for Causing Mountain Traffic Jam

Gaode’s outdated directions add to tourists’ stress during the country’s busiest travel period since the pandemic.

China Mourns the Death of Basketball Legend Kobe Bryant

The death of the NBA superstar in a helicopter crash Sunday has devastated basketball fans in China, where Bryant’s fame was unparalleled.

China’s State TV Network Cancels All NBA Broadcasts

The announcement follows the NBA commissioner’s freedom of speech defense of Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey, who has been under fire since tweeting his support for the Hong Kong protests last week.

Stanford Staff Cautioned Chinese Scientist Against Gene Editing

Researchers at Stanford had ‘expressed serious concerns’ to He Jiankui before urging him to ‘follow proper scientific practices,’ the school’s investigation found.

Chinese Celebrity Bird Flappy McFlapperson Believed Dead

Birding Beijing reported abnormal transmissions from the beloved cuckoo as she was flying through Myanmar.

Nike, McDonald’s Jump to Put Ads on Little Leaps Forward

Leaked graphic suggests companies are spending big bucks on product placement in WeChat’s popular mini-game ‘Tiao Yi Tiao.’

Holiday Drear: Czech Hockey Coach Barred From Leaving China

Following bicycle fender-bender, elderly woman’s family is demanding nearly $23,000 in compensation.

Locked in Limbo: The Curious Case of Wendell Brown

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

Over a year ago, a bar scuffle in southwestern China landed a former American football player in police custody, where he remains today.

Shanghaiist Back Online, Says It’s Not Going Anywhere

Shut down two weeks ago, revived blog plans to crowdfund support from fans.

Brother of Lakers Guard Lonzo Ball Arrested in Hangzhou

LiAngelo Ball and two UCLA teammates have been taken into custody for shoplifting.