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- Authorities in Shandong province say they acted after videos exposing the unhygienic practices circulated on social media
- Area had been hit by heavy rainfall after Typhoon Lekima went through earlier in the week
Zhou Yihan outdoes adult swimmers and survives jellyfish attacks to complete 26km crossing of Qiongzhou Strait in 13 hours.
Zhou Yihan outdoes adult swimmers and survives jellyfish attacks to complete 26km crossing of Qiongzhou Strait in 13 hours.
Motorist issues tearful apology for losing her temper and refusing to move when she was told to queue at another entrance.
Motorist issues tearful apology for losing her temper and refusing to move when she was told to queue at another entrance.
Walt Disney Company accused of ‘double standards’ for applying different rules in Asia to Europe and US.
Walt Disney Company accused of ‘double standards’ for applying different rules in Asia to Europe and US.
Tong Xiaohua was dismissed from the force after two-week investigation into the couple and a further inquiry is under way.
Tong Xiaohua was dismissed from the force after two-week investigation into the couple and a further inquiry is under way.
American chain’s China operation flooded with complaints after barista serves slogan on mainlander’s order in troubled city.
American chain’s China operation flooded with complaints after barista serves slogan on mainlander’s order in troubled city.
Violent scenes in shopping centres have led to bans on riot police entering, to the fury of online mainlanders.
Violent scenes in shopping centres have led to bans on riot police entering, to the fury of online mainlanders.
Luxury brand regrets listing Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan separately from China.
Luxury brand regrets listing Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan separately from China.
Huang Shih-tsung said on television that the economy must be in trouble because shares in a well-known producer of the condiment were down.
Huang Shih-tsung said on television that the economy must be in trouble because shares in a well-known producer of the condiment were down.
The officer’s actions last month were widely criticised, but as mainland outlets ramp up their rhetoric against the protests he has been singled out for praise
The officer’s actions last month were widely criticised, but as mainland outlets ramp up their rhetoric against the protests he has been singled out for praise
Angry social media users call for boycott of Yifang Fruit Tea and CoCo after franchises urged Hongkongers to ‘add oil’ amid wave of protests.
Angry social media users call for boycott of Yifang Fruit Tea and CoCo after franchises urged Hongkongers to ‘add oil’ amid wave of protests.
Star of Hollywood blockbusters like Iron Man 3 was placed under house arrest for four months while being investigated for not paying US$34 million in taxes
Star of Hollywood blockbusters like Iron Man 3 was placed under house arrest for four months while being investigated for not paying US$34 million in taxes
Security forces were shown in a live broadcast tackling ‘demonstrators’ wearing black shirts as part of ‘anti-mob’ tactics for the 70th anniversary of People’s Republic.
Security forces were shown in a live broadcast tackling ‘demonstrators’ wearing black shirts as part of ‘anti-mob’ tactics for the 70th anniversary of People’s Republic.
Ministry of Natural Resources says it will look into broadcast of map seen in an episode about a video game tournament last week.
Ministry of Natural Resources says it will look into broadcast of map seen in an episode about a video game tournament last week.
Some call it exploitation while others see nothing wrong with the practice.
Some call it exploitation while others see nothing wrong with the practice.
Billionaire founder of JD.com seeks damages for ‘mental harm’ and ‘economic losses’ over claims relating to US rape case.
Billionaire founder of JD.com seeks damages for ‘mental harm’ and ‘economic losses’ over claims relating to US rape case.
Evening news item showed naked man with woman at Chengdu massage parlour – staff’s ‘carelessness, negligence and lack of responsibility’ blamed for airing of scene.
Evening news item showed naked man with woman at Chengdu massage parlour – staff’s ‘carelessness, negligence and lack of responsibility’ blamed for airing of scene.
Relatives of 84-year-old, who died less than a day after being admitted to intensive care, say staff ignored their pleas for help.
Relatives of 84-year-old, who died less than a day after being admitted to intensive care, say staff ignored their pleas for help.
Misleading information has been shared online in recent days, sowing fear among public.
Misleading information has been shared online in recent days, sowing fear among public.
National outrage sparked when employee on long-term sick leave disrupts flight to Beijing but airline says she is a private traveller.
National outrage sparked when employee on long-term sick leave disrupts flight to Beijing but airline says she is a private traveller.
Industry reporter tweets that studio may hire star of Chinese heritage for big role, suggesting Marvel is eager to follow huge success of Black Panther movie and its African-American hero.
Industry reporter tweets that studio may hire star of Chinese heritage for big role, suggesting Marvel is eager to follow huge success of Black Panther movie and its African-American hero.
‘I hate the question’ former TV news anchor tells male interviewer, then demands to know if male businessmen get asked the same.
‘I hate the question’ former TV news anchor tells male interviewer, then demands to know if male businessmen get asked the same.
Hundreds of boarders at school in Henan province will have to wait longer for their new bedrooms.
Hundreds of boarders at school in Henan province will have to wait longer for their new bedrooms.
Mainland Chinese singer Li Ronghao, who has been dating Yang for four years, reveals news of his proposal on Weibo on his 34th birthday
Mainland Chinese singer Li Ronghao, who has been dating Yang for four years, reveals news of his proposal on Weibo on his 34th birthday
All measurements in line with project’s design parameters, experts say, with no truth to claims sparked by Google Maps images.
All measurements in line with project’s design parameters, experts say, with no truth to claims sparked by Google Maps images.
More than one billion views of Mulan discussion in China hours after trailer screens during Women’s World Cup final.
More than one billion views of Mulan discussion in China hours after trailer screens during Women’s World Cup final.
Culprit is detained for endangering public safety in the latest of a string of such incidents, which have been in the spotlight since one ended in a bus plunging into the Yangtze River in October, killing 15.
Culprit is detained for endangering public safety in the latest of a string of such incidents, which have been in the spotlight since one ended in a bus plunging into the Yangtze River in October, killing 15.
The sharp-dressing Li appears to have won over more admirers following the incident, with a number of social media posts praising his cool demeanour.
The sharp-dressing Li appears to have won over more admirers following the incident, with a number of social media posts praising his cool demeanour.
Subway passenger’s LED badge reading ‘no need to give me a seat’ makes him talk of the town.
Subway passenger’s LED badge reading ‘no need to give me a seat’ makes him talk of the town.
It’s an unlucky week for celebrity romance as two superstar couples, Fan Bingbing and Li Chen, and Korea’s much-loved Song-Song couple, announced the end of their relationship