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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Flower Power: Spring Spurs Tomb-sweeping Day Travel Boom 

Seasonal getaways see a surge as more Chinese opt for nature, culture, and short-distance trips.

Li Xin

Scroll, Sell, Evade: China Recovers Millions in Taxes From Streamers

Authorities audited 169 influencers this year, exposing shell companies, hidden income, and loopholes in China’s booming livestream economy.

Ding Rui

China’s Gen Z Embraces AI

A new survey found that 95% of Gen Z respondents used AI for work or study — and almost half used it to meet their emotional needs.

Fan Yiying

Fu Xiaoqing

Toxic Leak in Hunan Traced to a Former Cement Plant

The leak’s source surprised local officials — and points to the need for new regulations, experts say.

He Qitong

Need a Side Gig? In China, Just Shake Your Phone

As flexible work becomes more common in China, WeChat users can now find nearby part-time jobs — directly from the messaging super app.

Chen Yiru

What’s in That Mooncake? China Says “Zero” Labels Must Mean Something

Regulators are banning vague “clean label” claims and requiring companies to disclose exactly how much of each ingredient is in the food.

In Climate Push, China Expands Carbon Market to Big Polluters

Steel, cement, and aluminum sectors added to emissions trading system, raising coverage from 40% to over 60% of China’s emissions.

Jiang Xinyi

China Probes Online Side Job Scam That Cost Teachers Millions

A growing number of teachers say they lost money to a platform that faked students and delayed payments before disappearing entirely.

China’s CEOs Become Online Influencers to Gain Edge

Chinese entrepreneurs are taking a more personal, down-to-earth approach toward the public to gain an advantage in fiercely competitive markets.

She Posted Her Father’s Death. Now China Probes a Murder at Sea.

The suspect, a crew member her father had helped hire, is in custody as the vessel returns to China for investigation.