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Attack in Russia sparks online debate in China over whether extreme security measures might hurt the post-Covid economy or boost investor confidence.

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Young travellers in China are getting imaginative in the face of airline profiteering by stylishly wearing all their clothes instead of paying extra to carry them in a suitcase.

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A divorced mother of two in China had a late-stage pregnancy termination because her boyfriend did not honour the agreed bride price, sparking outrage on mainland social media.

A woman in China who posted a video of herself on social media was swamped by comments that she has the perfect “good luck” visage from believers of the ancient Chinese tradition of face-reading.

A man who met a woman for a first date and thought she could be his true love, changed his mind when she sent him a document the same day outlining what they would need to earn and spend as a couple.

The number of rich families in China declined for the second time in 15 years as the world’s second-largest economy tackles a slew of economic challenges.

Large groups of seniors have been flocking to an Ikea branch in Shanghai since 2007. For most, it is a chance to ease their loneliness by being part of a crowd.

In Beijing’s bid to realise ambitious economic growth goals for this year, steps are being taken to ensure local-level authorities are pulling their weight and not making matters worse for struggling businesses.

Beijing has urged higher efficiency in land use after decades of rapid urbanisation, with signals that it could reform China’s rigid system to aid economic growth.

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China’s Generation Z is already expressing preferences in consumption and tourism that diverge from their older predecessors, with a predilection for digital shopping and experiences over commodities.

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Gas leak named as cause of explosion at fried chicken restaurant in Yanjiao, Hebei province, but specifics of how and where the blast occurred are not known.

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As China faces numerous questions over its economic viability in the long term, some are advocating for a removal of barriers to rural land trading to jolt growth back to previous heights.

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Attacks by internet users on China’s biggest water company have prompted concerns over whether other private businesses will come under boycott, hampering growth at a time when the country needs it most.

The son of a man in China who rushed to save the lives of two people and was ploughed into by a car, leaving him with severe injuries, says he is baffled by authorities who say his father does not meet the criteria for a Good Samaritan award.

The desperate husband of a woman whose life was at risk after she gave birth and who urgently needed blood, put out an appeal on social media and was astounded by the response.

Known as “zero-dollar tours”, cheap, too-good-to-be-true tourism offers are often packed with dirty tricks, forced shopping, and intimidating tour guides. Here, the Post offers some tips on navigating the post-pandemic travel landscape.