May 30, 2023 19:43 PM

Strengthen China’s Education System to Drive Innovation, Xi Says
The president stressed the need to accelerate the development of world-class universities and continue opening up the education sector to the outside world
May 30, 2023 15:03 PM

Former Senior Provincial Legislator Ensnared in Graft Probe
Ex-deputy director of Northwest China’s Shaanxi province Li Jinzhu has been placed under investigation by the country’s top graft watchdog
May 30, 2023 04:33 AM

Hong Kong Lawmaker Regina Ip Calls for Public Not to Overreact to Cathay Pacific Incident
Chinese people from mainland and Hong Kong ‘should understand and tolerate each other,’ Executive Council Convenor Regina Ip says in social media post
May 30, 2023 03:28 AM

China Fines Two Chinese Drug Ingredient Suppliers $45.4 Million
Grand Pharmaceutical and Wuhan Huihai Medicine created a monopoly for ingredients of emergency medicines norepinephrine and epinephrine, SAMR finds
May 29, 2023 20:14 PM

Eastern Province Eases Upper Age Limit for Construction Workers Amid Labor Shortage
Jiangsu will allow men up to five years above the ceiling — and 10 for women — to continue working on construction sites, but capped the number at 10% of a project’s workforce
May 29, 2023 19:24 PM

China Rolls Out Its First Four-Valent Covid Vaccine as Infections Spike
The Sinocelltech-developed jab against the alpha, beta, delta and omicron variants is being offered in Beijing and several other cities
May 29, 2023 17:38 PM

China Plans First Crewed Moon Landing by 2030
The country also aims to master short-term habitation and human-machine exploration on the lunar surface by the same date, China Manned Space Engineering Office says
May 29, 2023 06:52 AM

Cover Story: China’s Tobacco Monopoly Is Swept Up in Corruption Probes
Investigations have ensnared nearly 20 senior officials in an industry that supports the habits of 300 million smokers
May 27, 2023 05:49 AM

China to Ease Requirements for Small-Scale Wind Power
Projects will be able to skip lengthy approval process as authorities substitute a simpler registration system to spur renewable energy
May 26, 2023 20:36 PM

In Depth: The Teething Problems of China’s Schools for Troubled Students
The central government is trying to revamp ‘specialized education,’ but the effort has suffered from a lack of teachers and guidance, and mistrust from parents
May 26, 2023 19:48 PM

China Makes Luring Minors Into Naked Online Video Chats a Crime
Top judicial authorities have expanded the crime of indecency as part of a campaign to toughen penalties for rape and molestation
May 23, 2023 21:53 PM

Photo Essay: Zibo BBQ Fires Up Tourist Frenzy, Poses Challenges
The promotion of the unique and affordable barbecue has transformed the once-obscure location into a tourist hotspot. But the visitor surge has left the city struggling to manage the influx and ensure its long-term sustainability
May 22, 2023 19:52 PM

China Punishes 66 Public Servants for Deadly Changsha Building Collapse
The city’s mayor was removed from office and several government officers were transferred to judicial authorities for suspected corruption following the disaster that led to 54 deaths
May 22, 2023 19:46 PM

China’s Post-Reopening Second Covid Wave Could Peak in Late June, Expert Says
Zhong Nanshan on Monday identified the omicron subvariant XBB as the cause behind the latest outbreak of infections
May 20, 2023 18:46 PM

Shenzhen Residents Evacuated From Building After Support Column Cracks
More than 1,000 people were ordered out of the 14-story mixed-use building, with authorities still investigating the cause of the incident
May 19, 2023 21:35 PM

HIV/AIDS Cases in China Fell 13% During Pandemic, Expert Says
Annual tally dropped through the three years to 107,000 in 2022, but one-third could have been identified earlier
May 19, 2023 21:20 PM

Trending in China: Bali Deaths Ruled Murder-Suicide, but Netizens Aren’t Convinced
Police investigation into the gruesome deaths of a young Chinese couple at a hotel has left many unsatisfied, with key questions about the case unanswered
May 17, 2023 20:38 PM

Chinese Comedy Producer Takes $2.1 Million Hit for Military Pun
The punishment was in response to a social media uproar about a joke one of Xiaoguo’s comedians made during a live show in Beijing Saturday that violated commercial performance regulations
May 16, 2023 20:28 PM

Trending in China: Chinese Comedian Canceled for PLA Pun
Li Haoshi, known by his stage name House, has been suspended by his employer after causing a social media storm with a joke about the Chinese military
May 16, 2023 17:40 PM

In Depth: Hong Kong Targets Young Talent, Tech Sector in Post-Covid Push
The city has put on a host of industry exhibitions this year, with a focus on tech, and has approved tens of thousands of new talent visas in an effort to revive its status as a global business hub