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China’s Dating Apps Are Swiping Right on Snobbery

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

In China, where education has become the ultimate marker of social class, match-making platforms are helping users screen out graduates of inferior colleges.

Why a Silk Road Travelogue Is Taking China by Storm

Despite China’s massive investment in Central Asia, the region remains an enigma to most ordinary Chinese. But a hit new book aims to change that.

China’s Left-Behind Kids Repeat Their Parents’ Tragic Choices

In rural China, parents are still having to make the heartbreaking decision to live apart from their children so they can work in the cities — even those who were once left-behind kids themselves.

Food Delivery Driver’s Death Raises Welfare Concerns, Again

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

The incident has underscored the plight of millions of couriers who work via crowdsourcing platforms without contractual ties.

Chinese Disease Expert Emphasizes ‘Vaccines and Solidarity’

Zhang Wenhong’s remarks came at the launch party of a new book about foreigners’ contributions to Shanghai’s battle against COVID-19.

Wuhan Market’s Ageism Against Vendors Sparks Backlash

Companies overseeing the Shengli produce market say only female vendors 45 or younger and male vendors 50 or younger are eligible for training and testing required to resume business.

Shanghai Think Tank Sees Potential for Foreign Firms

Members of the International Business Leaders’ Advisory Council say Shanghai offers unique advantages for international companies looking to do business in China.