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To Get Shots in Arms, Officials Compete For Unvaccinated

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

Seemingly to boost vaccination rates, all kinds of questionable schemes are being cooked up across China.

Conservationists Concerned Over Wetland Park Construction in Beijing

Changes in the Shahe Reservoir landscape would likely affect the habitat of hundreds of species of native and migratory birds.

PayPal-Less Journal Pirate Sci-Hub Seeks Funds via Alipay

The site is beset by legal challenges from publishers who say it violates their copyrights.

More Heavy Rain in China Kills 21, Floods Town

Climate change is leading to more extreme weather in the country.

As Slowly Receding Floodwaters Pose Risks, Henan City Evacuates

Typhoon In-fa brought further rain to the region over the past couple of days.

After Central China Floods, a Town Puts Itself Back Together

Visual stories that get up close and personal with contemporary China. A mix of short videos, documentaries, photography, and data visualization.

MULTIMEDIA

As one of the areas hardest-hit by torrential rains this week, Mihe Town now deals with the fallout.

Dam Collapses Disrupt Water Supply of Chinese City

For several days, the Nen River running through Qiqihar has been too full of debris to be used for drinking water.

All 14 Workers Found Dead in Flooded Zhuhai Tunnel

The week-long rescue effort was hampered by water continuing to leak into the tunnel.

Double Dam Collapse in Inner Mongolia After Heavy Rains

China announced a multi-year program to reinforce its small dams after a similar incident during last year’s rainy season.

Food Waste in China Equals a Country’s Worth of Greenhouse Gases

Globally, food production is responsible for about a third of humanity’s carbon footprint.

Heavy Rains Trigger Evacuations in Beijing and Sichuan

Downpours caused floods, canceled flights, and suspended classes.

With Quanzhou, China Set to Add Another World Heritage Site 

The coastal city will be the country’s 56th cultural heritage site if the U.N. body approves the application.