Timely reports on issues and events from across China. Drawing on a vast range of sources, these succinct articles provide insights into the significance of each issue in a wider context.

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China’s Wildest Job: College Students Racing to Become Cavemen

To attract tourists over the summer, China’s scenic spots hired young people to perform as “cavemen.” Eager to escape daily pressures, thousands of students signed up.

Ding Rui

In Northeast China, a Rogue Tiger Terrorizes an Unsuspecting Village

Local authorities have urged residents to stay indoors while they hunt for the fugitive feline, which has already attacked several villagers.

Li Xin

China Shocked by Mysterious Wave of Pet Poisoning Cases

Over 40 dogs have died during an apparent poisoning spree in the southern Guangdong province, and more cases are still emerging.

Fan Yiying

The Poet Changing China’s View of Disability — Through Dance

Yu Xiuhua became a sensation with her raunchy poetry that redefined Chinese perceptions of disability. Now, she’s taking her art a step further.

Jiang Xinyi

Stone Cold Craze: Why China’s Gen Z Is Falling for Pet Rocks

Pet rock sales have surged on e-commerce platforms, with most buyers being young women born after 1995.

Guo Yishun

China Introduces Yet More Tax Cuts to Spur Real Estate Market

The move comes amid a broader government effort to revive China’s economy.

How the Return of a Beloved Influencer Broke China’s Internet 

Li Ziqi won millions of fans before 2021 with her soothing videos about life in rural China. Now, she is back after a long, mysterious absence.

He Qitong

China Passes Landmark Preschool Education Law

The new law aims to prevent unqualified and poorly trained teachers from finding work in the sector, after a string of scandals.

China Has Had Enough of Heavily Photoshopped Headshots

Many young Chinese choose to get headshots for official documents done at professional studios. But growing restrictions could bring the practice to an end.

Li Miaoran

Why China’s Soccer Reforms Are Struggling to Deliver

The government believes it has identified the root problem holding back Chinese soccer: the “12-year-old trap.”