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Woman Thrown From 19th Floor by Man Who Pursued Her for 8 Years

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.

NEWS

Chinese net users side with attacker, saying victim should not have accepted expensive gifts.

Titanic’s Chinese Survivors Resurface From Depths of History

Articles that cut to the core of contemporary China. In-depth, informed, and carefully crafted, every piece is carried by the voices of the story’s participants.

FEATURES

Six Chinese passengers survived the sinking of the Titanic. All were deported upon arrival in New York.

More Than Half of China’s Botox Believed to Be Fake or Smuggled

Industry association hopes crackdown on amateur providers will bring market under control.

Medical Misinformation Cuts Lifespans of Endangered Trees Short

Locals in Guangdong are stripping the Chinese yew bare in the hope that its medicinal properties will cure cancer.

Weibo Next to Carry Torch in Crusade Against Celebrity Gossip

Following WeChat’s example, China’s most popular microblog platform announces closure of celebrity gossip accounts.

Police Arrest Disciples of Chinese Female Jesus

Zhejiang authorities have apprehended 18 people affiliated with Eastern Lightning, a religious sect banned in China since 1995.

Woman Stabbed on Public Bus After Slapping Her Molester

Latest violent incident draws attention to the perils women face when standing up to sexual harassment.

Universities Monitor Eating Habits to Subsidize Poor Students

Viral account of frugal freshmen receiving stipends highlights practice now common in Chinese schools.

Beijing to Calculate All Provincial GDP After Fake Data Debacles

Three provinces had inflated their economic growth numbers.

Why Foreigners in China Should Check Their Privilege

Contributions from individuals with unique perspectives to share. Hear from everyone, from experts and commentators to those whose voices are often marginalized.

VOICES & OPINION

Why are Chinese hesitant to police foreigners’ bad behavior when they’re so quick to condemn their own?