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Shandong Factory Paints Rocks Green To Fool Environment Bureau

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Workers say they painted the surrounding terrain green in a failed attempt to hoodwink environmental authorities.

Jay Chou Fans Claim Rare Social Media Victory Over Gen Z

The Taiwanese singer’s mostly older supporters are reveling in their idol snagging the top spot on Weibo’s ‘super topics’ list from 21-year-old mainland singer Cai Xukun.

Amid Child Sex Abuse Scandal, Lawyers Allege Insider Trading

Two lawyers are asking securities regulators to investigate suspicious sales made after Seazen Holdings’ former chairman was accused of sexually assaulting a child but before the allegation was reported by media.

Fujian Snack Food Company Protests False Advertising Fine

Dali Foods Group claims the problematic charity promotions on its potato chip products were the result of a printing error.

Guizhou To Investigate Rumors of Orphanage Sex Abuse

The authorities are investigating after rumors of sexual misconduct at orphanages and a preschool in southwestern Guizhou province went viral Wednesday.

Man Detained After Violent Assault Footage Goes Viral

Two days after video of the incident attracted widespread attention in China — and four days after the attack occurred — a suspect has been arrested.

What’s in a Name? ‘Cultural Confidence,’ Say Chinese Officials

In recent weeks, local governments around the country have renewed their efforts to get buildings and residential complexes to change “irregular” names.

Tech Titan Baidu Apologizes for Defaming Noted Journalist

A Beijing court found that the company had damaged Luo Changping’s reputation with two articles it released last year.

The Chinese Crypto Mogul Paying Millions To Woo Warren Buffett

Justin Sun says he is spending over $4 million for a chance to convince the influential billionaire that cryptocurrencies matter.

Inside Game for Peace, China’s New State-Approved PUBG Clone

The wildly popular mobile game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has been replaced in China with a more government-friendly substitute.

Fast Fashion Retailer Forever 21 Closes Shop in China

After more than a decade in the country, the American clothing brand is shutting down its online shops and heavily discounting its offline merchandise.

China’s Hottest New Song Is a Rap About Noodles

One food-delivery app has reported thousands of noodle orders featuring pop idol Kris Wu’s favorite buzzword — ‘skr’ — as an added note from customers.

Chinese Netizens Share Their Notre Dame Stories After Fire

Some say the disaster in Paris serves as a cautionary tale for Asia’s many historical wooden structures.

Third Shared-Bike Company Raises Riding Rates in Beijing

A wave of price hikes in the Chinese capital suggests bike-sharing companies are moving toward more sustainable business models.

Cram School Under Fire for Partnering With Accused Rapist

Education authorities determined that Chen Kuo-hsing — a well-known Chinese teacher who allegedly drove a Taiwanese writer to suicide — had collaborated with but not been paid by the school.

Govt Report Details Alarming Effects of Climate Change in China

Temperatures are increasing, glaciers are melting, and water levels are rising, among other ominous phenomena.

Primary School’s Fingerprint Collecting Raises Privacy Concerns

A Shenzhen elementary school did not seek parental consent before taking students’ fingerprints as part of an ‘intelligence test.’

China Wants More Anesthesiologists, Vaginal Births

Health authorities want to reduce the country’s high c-section rate, but they’re going to need a whole lot more anesthesiologists to accomplish this.

ByteDance to Ask Court to Reconsider Verdict in User Data Case

The latest courtroom kerfuffle between litigious tech giants ByteDance and Tencent involves users’ screen names and profile photos.

Following Exposé, Tencent Vows to Crack Down on Blog Theft

The internet giant’s announcement came shortly after a popular content creator reported that his blog had been hijacked, flooded with clickbait, and made profitable.