Oct 16, 2026 17:08 PM- In Profile: From Land Finance to Microloans, Huang Qifan’s Chongqing Legacy Faces a Reckoning
- The former Chongqing mayor weathered political storms and built a reputation as one of China’s most influential local economic technocrats. His investigation has renewed scrutiny of the state-finance platforms and lenders that powered the city’s rise
Oct 16, 2026 10:33 AM- Analysis: Looming University Retirements Expose China’s Pension Divide
- As the number of retired faculty approaches that of active staff at some campuses, a viral multimillion-dollar pension estimate has renewed scrutiny over the stark retirement income gap between Chinese public and private sector workers
Oct 15, 2026 16:52 PM- Former Central South University President Indicted on Bribery Charges
- Zhang Yaoxue, a prominent computer scientist and former education official, stands accused of accepting an ‘especially huge’ amount of bribes in exchange for academic and personnel favors over an 18-year period
Oct 15, 2026 15:34 PM- Former Chengdu Mayor Indicted in Decades-Long Corruption Case
- Prosecutors allege Wang Fengchao accepted an ‘especially large’ amount of bribes in exchange for favors in project contracting and financing during his rise through state-owned enterprises and local government
Oct 15, 2026 11:13 AM- China Expels Former NDRC Secretary-General Over Bribery Allegations
- The former NDRC secretary-general was expelled from the Communist Party and referred to prosecutors over allegations that he traded influence in project approvals, IPO reviews and corporate qualification assessments
Oct 14, 2026 17:24 PM- China to Cut Civil Service Hiring Again as Tax Jobs Take Record Share
- Tax agencies will account for a record 67% of China’s 35,691 planned civil service hires, while local front-line roles take an even larger share of openings
Oct 14, 2026 16:52 PM- IELTS Cancellations Disrupt Chinese Mainland Test Takers as University Deadlines Loom
- An abrupt cancellation of computer-based English tests on the Chinese mainland has jeopardized overseas admissions. The British Council cited threats to exam credibility and is rolling out a sweeping compensation plan to mitigate the fallout
Oct 14, 2026 10:38 AM- China’s Hospitals Turn to Daycare as Maternity Demand Shrinks
- Hospitals are opening affordable childcare centers as Beijing seeks to ease a care shortage and counter a deepening demographic slump
Oct 14, 2026 01:00 AM- Former Chongqing Mayor Huang Qifan Investigated Eight Years After Retirement
- Caixin learned the former mayor’s case may involve state-company ownership reforms, following investigations into two financial executives
Oct 13, 2026 10:06 AM- Chinese Border City Issues Plague Alert for Travelers From Russia’s Far East
- Hulunbuir, in Inner Mongolia, says the risk of an outbreak is low but tells travelers from plague-endemic areas of Russia to report any symptoms and their travel history
Oct 12, 2026 17:36 PM- China Warns Record El Niño Could Bring Severe Weather Through 2027
- Forecasters expect Pacific temperatures to peak around November and warn that the pattern could heighten the risk of extreme weather next year
Oct 12, 2026 16:12 PM- China Jails Former Wuhan Mayor Over 60.5 Million Yuan in Bribes
- Zhou Xianwang, who led the city during the initial Covid-19 outbreak, was found to have taken payments in exchange for help with construction contracts, business operations and government approvals over 22 years
Oct 12, 2026 15:42 PM- Former Shenzhen Vice Mayor Turns Himself In to Graft Watchdog
- The probe into Wang Shourui, former head of the Qianhai development zone, follows last month's detention of former Shenzhen mayor Qin Weizhong and signals a widening sweep of the tech hub's leadership
Oct 09, 2026 19:32 PM- In Depth: China Struggles to Build Palliative Care as Aging Population Faces End of Life
- Hospitals and families remain focused on prolonging medical treatment, while a nascent hospice system struggles with funding, staffing and entrenched attitudes about death
Oct 09, 2026 16:34 PM- Former Xinjiang Executive Vice Chairman Indicted on Bribery Charges
- Chen Weijun, formerly Xinjiang’s executive vice chairman, is accused of taking an exceptionally large amount of bribes while holding senior posts in Zhejiang and Xinjiang
Oct 09, 2026 11:59 AM- Former Guangzhou Party Chief Placed Under Investigation
- Zhang Shuofu, now a vice chairman of Guangdong’s legislature, is investigated after a career spanning water management, Beijing’s supervisory overhaul and Guangzhou urban renewal
Oct 09, 2026 10:36 AM- China Unveils First Nationwide Labor Rules to Protect Gig Economy Workers
- The sweeping draft regulations aim to secure minimum pay, guarantee rest periods, and curb arbitrary fines for millions of delivery riders and ride-hailing drivers who currently fall outside traditional employment laws
Oct 09, 2026 10:06 AM- Midcareer Professionals Drive Migration Reversal in China’s Northeast
- Drawn by cheaper housing and less intense school competition, experienced workers are seeking refuge in Liaoning, shifting the region's incoming workforce away from entry-level graduates
Oct 09, 2026 00:16 AM- Former Senior Party Inspector Sentenced to 12 Years for Bribery
- Xu Chuanzhi used his residual influence at the Central Inspection Group to take nearly 26 million yuan in bribes after retiring, a court found
Oct 06, 2026 20:22 PM- Chinese Science Blogger Detained After Aiding Cherry Growers’ Campaign
- Police in Dalian detained Hong Guangyu on a charge of ‘picking quarrels and provoking trouble,’ according to a notice received by his family
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