https://www.scmp.com/rss/521780/feed Caixin: A leading Chinese media group, headquartered in Beijing with offices in Shanghai and Hong Kong, specialising in business and investigative journalism. Caixin provides high-quality financial and economic news through periodicals, online platforms, mobile apps, conferences, and books. They are particularly noted for publishing economic indicators like the manufacturing PMI. Serving an elite audience of business leaders, investors, and policymakers, Caixin is recognised for its independent... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Fran Lu Fran Lu A new solo dining trend among Chinese people is boosting the success of Japanese diner brands such as Sushiro. The conveyor belt sushi chain opened its first mainland shop in Guangzhou in southern China’s Guangdong province in 2021. Its popularity boomed when the brand opened its first shop in Beijing in 2024. It was reported that there was a queue of up to 1,500 tables. When Sushiro entered Shanghai in December 2025, there were already 700 groups of people waiting before its first opening.... https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3348481/japan-solo-dining-chain-surges-popularity-china-hours-long-wait-times-lead-scalpers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3348481/japan-solo-dining-chain-surges-popularity-china-hours-long-wait-times-lead-scalpers?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:00:09 +0000 Yuanyue Dang Yuanyue Dang China’s worst food safety scandal in almost two decades, in which hundreds of children suffered lead poisoning, has prompted fresh questions about the quality of local governance. On Sunday, the authorities in the northwestern province of Gansu said 10 local officials were under investigation over the incident in the city of Tianshui. One political scientist, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the slow response to the incident showed how local officials “try to avoid taking... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3319051/chinese-kindergarten-lead-poisoning-scandal-raises-fresh-questions-over-local-governance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3319051/chinese-kindergarten-lead-poisoning-scandal-raises-fresh-questions-over-local-governance?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Jul 2025 04:00:08 +0000