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The Young Chinese Working as On-Demand Private Chefs

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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From making ends meet to relieving stress, the young Chinese working as on-demand private chefs are doing so for different reasons.

China Can Use Big Data to Tackle Climate Health Impacts: Report 

From infectious diseases to mental health issues, China faces a litany of public health challenges as a result of climate change. Part of the solution may be highly specific health interventions using big data to identify vulnerable groups, a new report from the World Economic Forum suggests.

China’s Rural Children Close Height, Weight Gap, but Obesity Looms

A new study published in Lancet analyzes height and weight markers, offering a window into China’s health challenges and shifting socioeconomic dynamics.

Floods Set 75 Crocodiles Loose in Guangdong, Leaving Locals on Edge

Officials say that 69 adult crocodiles and six juveniles broke free from a breeding farm near Maoming City, and efforts to recapture them are underway.

In China, Pricey Teachers’ Day Presents Spark Debate on Gift-Giving

Despite regulations explicitly banning gifts being given to teachers, the practice continues. On social media, many argued that simple gestures resonate deeper.

Cities on High Alert as Historic Rainfall Batters South China

As the region anticipates continued heavy rains, officials emphasize preparedness to combat potential floods and landslides.