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First spring leaves of the Chinese mahogany tree are now out of reach for some – and they’ve taken to social media to complain.
First spring leaves of the Chinese mahogany tree are now out of reach for some – and they’ve taken to social media to complain.
Xibei Oat Noodle Village outlet in Nanjing says it will step up training and transparency after inspectors find dirty bowls, staff not following regulations.
Xibei Oat Noodle Village outlet in Nanjing says it will step up training and transparency after inspectors find dirty bowls, staff not following regulations.
When her truck driver dad needed money to compensate pedestrian after accident, Hai Lin raised it online in one night
When her truck driver dad needed money to compensate pedestrian after accident, Hai Lin raised it online in one night
Thousands praise 21-year-old’s illustrated diaries about her Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and donate to make up the shortfall after she endures chemotherapy 30 times and radiotherapy 20 times.
Thousands praise 21-year-old’s illustrated diaries about her Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and donate to make up the shortfall after she endures chemotherapy 30 times and radiotherapy 20 times.
Engagement announced on social media along with video of Thomas Xin Qilong proposing to Sabrina Ho in September.
Engagement announced on social media along with video of Thomas Xin Qilong proposing to Sabrina Ho in September.
A visit to a matchmaking agency proves fortuitous as an employee helps a father reconnect with his children.
A visit to a matchmaking agency proves fortuitous as an employee helps a father reconnect with his children.
British officials suspect that organised crime groups targeted overseas students.
British officials suspect that organised crime groups targeted overseas students.
Official figures from city suggest almost 10 per cent of newborns took their mother’s name as women start to enjoy more independence and higher status.
Official figures from city suggest almost 10 per cent of newborns took their mother’s name as women start to enjoy more independence and higher status.
Student’s holiday study timetable impresses teacher and wins admiration from China’s online community.
Student’s holiday study timetable impresses teacher and wins admiration from China’s online community.
Lunar New Year novelty flavour using iconic Chinese confectionery sells out in hours and the Shanghai sweet maker is said to be ‘delighted’.
Lunar New Year novelty flavour using iconic Chinese confectionery sells out in hours and the Shanghai sweet maker is said to be ‘delighted’.
Campaign by daughter to save parents from trial for death of man who tormented her family promoted what one lawyer called ‘judicial fairness’.
Campaign by daughter to save parents from trial for death of man who tormented her family promoted what one lawyer called ‘judicial fairness’.
Driver Liu Zhenhua took own life after murdering Li Mingzhu in case that shocked China.
Driver Liu Zhenhua took own life after murdering Li Mingzhu in case that shocked China.
Coffee chain says it’s surprised by whirlwind reception for feline-themed promotion, while internet scalpers sell Cat Claw Cups at up to nine times their retail value.
Coffee chain says it’s surprised by whirlwind reception for feline-themed promotion, while internet scalpers sell Cat Claw Cups at up to nine times their retail value.
- Winter migration of hundreds of thousands of elderly people is a long-standing cause of resentment among locals.
- Winter migration of hundreds of thousands of elderly people is a long-standing cause of resentment among locals.
Only 30 per cent of Chinese babies are fed only breast milk, survey finds, as research group behind the study blames advertising for China trailing the global average and its own target of 50 per cent by 2020.
Only 30 per cent of Chinese babies are fed only breast milk, survey finds, as research group behind the study blames advertising for China trailing the global average and its own target of 50 per cent by 2020.
University lecturer arrested as he tried to leave the nature reserve with 10 pieces of coral packed in a styrofoam container, police say.
University lecturer arrested as he tried to leave the nature reserve with 10 pieces of coral packed in a styrofoam container, police say.
Passenger tried to smash her way out using an emergency hammer after her partner threatened to leave her.
Passenger tried to smash her way out using an emergency hammer after her partner threatened to leave her.
Third-grader suffered multiple wounds, including a gash to his leg that will take weeks to heal, doctor says.
Third-grader suffered multiple wounds, including a gash to his leg that will take weeks to heal, doctor says.
Shocking video shows men using electric currents to lure earthworms out of the ground for the cooking pot but the method is destroying the environment.
Shocking video shows men using electric currents to lure earthworms out of the ground for the cooking pot but the method is destroying the environment.
- Some universities have banned drinking on and even off campus – with a stricter stance backed by many in a poll by Communist-affiliated newspaper and questionnaires website.
- Some universities have banned drinking on and even off campus – with a stricter stance backed by many in a poll by Communist-affiliated newspaper and questionnaires website.
Woman gets down on hands and knees as she appeals to drivers to get their cars out of an emergency lane and clear the way to hospital.
Woman gets down on hands and knees as she appeals to drivers to get their cars out of an emergency lane and clear the way to hospital.
Pair were travelling with insect research tour group from mainland China when they were stopped at the airport, allegedly trying to carry out lizard and centipede species including endangered chameleon.
Pair were travelling with insect research tour group from mainland China when they were stopped at the airport, allegedly trying to carry out lizard and centipede species including endangered chameleon.
Beijing issues statement after several Chinese nationals are arrested amid crackdown on illegal operations in West African country.
Beijing issues statement after several Chinese nationals are arrested amid crackdown on illegal operations in West African country.
New York consulate issues advisory after man arrested for getting into a tussle with his wife outside their hotel.
New York consulate issues advisory after man arrested for getting into a tussle with his wife outside their hotel.
Spanish fashion house accused of ‘uglifying China’ by showing one of the country’s most successful models without make-up.
Spanish fashion house accused of ‘uglifying China’ by showing one of the country’s most successful models without make-up.
Liu Yonglong decided to make a difference more than a decade ago and founded an NGO in Shanghai to turn back the tide of plastic washing up on the country’s shores.
Liu Yonglong decided to make a difference more than a decade ago and founded an NGO in Shanghai to turn back the tide of plastic washing up on the country’s shores.
Father thought he was giving his daughter a calcium supplement for her health, instead the child develops kidney and liver problems.
Father thought he was giving his daughter a calcium supplement for her health, instead the child develops kidney and liver problems.
Footage viewed hundreds of thousands of times as internet users recount similar experiences.
Footage viewed hundreds of thousands of times as internet users recount similar experiences.
Doctors warn the public not to get overexcited or feed into irrational hype as scientist’s claim goes viral in a country where treating cancer is prohibitively expensive
Doctors warn the public not to get overexcited or feed into irrational hype as scientist’s claim goes viral in a country where treating cancer is prohibitively expensive