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Xiaomi CEO Makes Largest Ever Single Donation to Leading Chinese University

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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Education has consistently been a top destination for the donations of mega-rich Chinese philanthropists, with most of the money going towards elite universities.

New Dam in NW China Aims to Restore Flow to Parched Heihe River

A sharp decline in the Heihe River’s water levels in recent weeks now threatens regional agriculture and the ecosystem, prompting urgent responses from local governments.

Ghost Marriages Under Scrutiny in East China After Teen’s Death

After the teenager’s death, her biological father has alleged that her adoptive parents arranged a ghost marriage for her with a deceased boy and received 66,000 yuan in return.

Playful Bees, Regenerative Hairs Research Awarded China’s Unusual Science Prize

The Pineapple Science Award celebrates interesting and imaginative scientific research from around the world that arouses the public’s enthusiasm for science.

Amid Global Warming, El Niño Threatens Uncertain Winter in China

Weather forecasters expect temperatures will hover near or above average across China, punctuated by bouts of cold air and more rainfall in the south.

Harsh Winter Drives Tigers Closer to Cities in Northeast China

Experts attribute the rise in tiger sightings in the region to food scarcity and mating season behaviors, leading to the reclusive predators getting closer to human settlements.

Financial Aid in Spotlight After Student Flaunts $209 Concert Ticket  

The Ministry of Education requires financial aid recipients to be from families with financial difficulties and to live frugally, but there are no absolute standards for determining who is eligible.

In China, Live Music Gigs are Sparking a Street Stall Renaissance

With live events in China on the rise again, makeshift stalls outside venues are growing more popular. Recognizing the trend, local governments are now easing regulations to support them.

Heilongjiang Gymnasium Collapse Kills 3 Middle School Students, Owner Detained 

An investigation is underway into a gymnasium collapse in the northeastern province of Heilongjiang after severe blizzards hit the region.

To Grow Wealth, China’s Gen Z is Buying Gold — One Bean at a Time

Buying gold was largely associated with older generations in China, but data now indicates that over half of gold consumers belong to the post-’90s age group. For many, it’s the most viable long-term investment.

Amid Climate Goals, China Zones in on AI’s Growing Energy Needs

In a list of scientific challenges for China in 2023, climate change and energy consumption emerge among focus areas.

New Guangzhou Regulations Set to Curb Harmful Wildlife Releases

In a first for China, the new law prohibits the release of foreign wildlife, with certain species like the alligator gar and plecos explicitly listed. But native species can be set free with prior government approval.

China, Mekong Countries One Step Closer to Real-Time Water Data Sharing 

Experts say that real-time data sharing between China and Mekong countries would mark huge progress in tackling climate risks such as downstream droughts and floods.

Haidilao Opens First Campus Store to Students’ Delight 

The location in a student canteen at Xi’an University is the latest innovative push by the country’s biggest hotpot chain.

Sex, Lies, Deepfakes: The Secret Chatrooms Ruining Women’s Lives

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Despite crackdowns, explicit chatrooms that incite image-based abuse and revenge porn still flourish in dark pockets of the web.