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Huge Demand for Esports Tickets at Hangzhou Asian Games

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NEWS

A lottery system was used to allocate tickets for esports, which is making its debut as a medaled event at the Asian Games in Hangzhou.

The Creative Ways China’s Homes Are Being Sold 

With China looking to kickstart its real estate industry once again, here are some of the creative ways that properties are being sold across the country.

Hebei: Man Held for Defrauding Millions Meant for Sick Children

The man is allegedly linked to a major children’s charity in China, and lured donors by promising high returns before absconding with the funds.

Young Chinese Are Signaling Burnout — With Quirky Profile Photos

Using memes and anime, profile photos have become the new canvas for Chinese youth, serving as both an outlet for their frustrations and subtle resistance against the pressures of work culture.

Chinese Backlash Over Nuclear Wastewater Continues With Travel to Japan 

Japan was set to benefit from the return of Chinese tour groups to the country after years of pandemic restrictions. Now, holidaymakers are choosing other destinations instead, according to several travel agencies.

Out of the Blind Box: Chinese Students Can Now Choose Own Roommates 

Some universities have introduced surveys to assess student preferences and needs, allowing potential roommates to review each other’s details, such as their sleep patterns and habits.

China Mulls Revoking Degrees of Students Caught Using AI 

An updated draft law allows for the revoking of students’ degrees if they use AI to help write their dissertations.

Weibo Rolls Out Community Notes to Combat Misinformation 

The popular microblogging platform is looking to crowdsource its fact-checking efforts, similar to Twitter’s community notes system.

China Updates Rules, Military Personnel Can Now Have Three Kids

The new regulations encourage military personnel to marry and raise children at “suitable ages” and introduce holidays dedicated to child care. They also offer benefits related to marriage and child-rearing.

Famous Taiwan Rapper Admits Plagiarizing Comic About Depression 

The 2004 comic “Jumping Off a Building” depicts a suicidal woman witnessing the sad lives of her neighbors as she falls to her death. MC HotDog, a famous Taiwanese rapper, has just admitted using the storyline in his new song without authorization.

As Viewers Fret, China Vows to Streamline Fees for OTT Content 

In recent months, netizens have voiced frustration about subscribing to multiple video streaming platforms with overlapping content and additional fees for mobile subscriptions.

Amid Surge in Massage Chairs, China’s Travelers Feel the Squeeze

In response to public outcry over crowded waiting areas, authorities have now limited massage chairs to 20% of total seating in railway stations.

‘Chang An’ Reignites Ancient Rivalry Between 2 Chinese Capitals

Luoyang replaced Chang’an, in modern-day Xi’an, as capital several times in Chinese history. However, the hit animated film “Chang An” turns the tables and puts the emphasis on Chang’an, leaving some in Luoyang upset.

Photo Agency Demands Compensation From Photographer — For Using Own Photos

VCG has demanded up to 86,500 yuan ($11,856) in compensation after a photographer published his own photos on his WeChat public account.

Xiaohongshu Accused of Using Users’ Artwork to Train Its AI

According to one illustrator, the social media platform has admitted to using his artwork to train its image generating AI. The platform says the artwork used was from open access sources.

China Steps Up Crackdown on Fake Employment as Students Face Continued Pressure From Universities 

Students told Sixth Tone that their universities are forcing them to sign bogus employment contracts and certificates.

AI Is Booming in China, But Its Grads Are Trapped in a Talent Gap

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

Despite a talent shortfall in China’s tech industry, fresh graduates from AI programs across the country say they’re stuck in the mud amid the mismatch in skills and job requirements.

In Northeast China, a New ‘Fangcang’ Hospital Sparks Public Uproar

During the pandemic, hundreds of temporary “fangcang” hospitals were built to meet urgent needs. The proposed construction of a new one has raised concerns about the necessity of building hospitals designed for emergencies.

Rescue Teams Struggle to Reach Isolated Areas in Flood-Hit Hebei

Remnants of Typhoon Doksuri have caused havoc in western parts of the province, leaving nine dead, six missing, and impacting over 540,000 residents.

Mining Company in Shanxi Concealed 43 Deaths, Says Probe Report

A government task force has taken action against 28 suspects, while further investigations have been launched into 16 officials accused of corruption.