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China’s Wildest Job: College Students Racing to Become Cavemen

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

To attract tourists over the summer, China’s scenic spots hired young people to perform as “cavemen.” Eager to escape daily pressures, thousands of students signed up.

China Passes Landmark Preschool Education Law

The new law aims to prevent unqualified and poorly trained teachers from finding work in the sector, after a string of scandals.

Heat Wave-Related Deaths Soared in China in 2023, Report Finds

Fatalities caused by heat waves were over 300% higher than the historical average in China last year, according to a major new Lancet study.

Her Dog Was Poisoned. Now She’s Fighting to Reform Pet Laws in China.

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

After her dog was poisoned, Li Yihan’s pursuit of justice has become a landmark legal battle, one that could bring significant changes to China’s approach to pet protection laws.

China’s ‘Comedy Queen’ Loses Yet Another Deal Over Men Jokes

Tech giant JD.com has become the latest brand to cut ties with female comedian Yang Li after facing customer backlash.

China’s Solution for Trash-Strewn Mountains: Robot Dog Porters

The four-legged robots are being used to remove tons of garbage from Mount Tai — and guilt-trip tourists who litter.

China to Launch Latest Crewed Space Mission

Shenzhou-19 will carry a new crew to China’s Tiangong space station, where they will perform a series of scientific experiments.

Chinese City Gives Workers Paid Leave to Care for Aging Parents 

Yangzhou has become the latest city to pass new regulations to address the social pressures created by China’s rapid population aging.

Speed, Stress, Surveillance: The Human Toll of China’s Beverage Boom

Facing relentless demands and tight deadlines, workers in China’s beverage industry endure harsh conditions, leading to burnout, clashes with customers, and sparking widespread online debate.

China’s Gen Z Thinks It Can Ride the Stock Market Frenzy

Young investors are piling into China’s A-share market in the wake of a week of historic gains. But experts warn that they are playing a risky game.

Over 20% of Children in China’s Cities Use AI Devices, Report Finds

Children’s toys and smartwatches with integrated artificial intelligence-powered chatbots are rapidly gaining popularity in China, sparking concerns among experts.

Huawei Takes a Bite Out of Apple With Rival Phone Launch

The tech giants are going head-to-head in China by launching new handsets on the same day. And the momentum appears to be with Huawei.

Taobao Plans to (Finally) Allow Users to Pay Via WeChat Pay

The move is the latest signal that the era of “walled gardens” in China’s tech ecosystem is drawing to a close.

China Now Has Nearly 1.1 Billion Internet Users, Report Finds 

The country gained more than 7 million new users in the first half of 2024, with many signing up to watch short video content.

Cooking Oil Scandal: Only 2 Trucks Contaminated, Gov’t Says

Chinese investigators confirmed that two truckloads of cooking oil had been contaminated with fuel but found no evidence of an industry-wide problem.

The Qinghai-Xizang Plateau Is Turning Into a Vast Grassland, Study Finds

A major Chinese expedition has found that glaciers are rapidly retreating on the “rooftop of the world,” putting Asia’s main water sources under threat.

China Plans to Make It Simpler for Couples to Marry

The draft regulations would reduce the number of documents couples need to provide to tie the knot, as the country seeks to boost its falling marriage rate.

Search for Missing Chinese Hiker Ends in Tragedy

The woman from Shanghai went missing three weeks ago during a trek in the Himalayas.

Fool’s Gold: Fake Antique Livestreams Prey on China’s Elderly

In recent months, livestream scams targeting the elderly with counterfeit antiques like coins, pottery, and artwork have surged. Victims’ families have now banded together online to share advice, file complaints, and reclaim lost money.

University Offers China’s First Marriage-Related Degree

The new program is being launched in response to the government’s push to “construct harmonious families.”