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China Has a Problem With AI Fraud. Can a Browser Plugin Solve It? 

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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The rise of deepfake technology has led to a surge in fraud cases in China over the past year. But a new AI detection tool could help stem the tide.

In Central China, a Vicious Heat Wave Strikes at Worst Possible Time

The central Henan province is often called “China’s granary” due to its vast grain farms. But a sudden drought is putting this year’s harvest under threat.

Young Chinese Have Almost No Concerns About AI, Survey Finds

A new study has found that China’s Gen-Z are strikingly unfazed by the risks posed by artificial intelligence. They are far more concerned about how to use AI to make money — and feel less lonely.

In Shanghai, a Café Blends Life, Death — and Coffee

At the Ferryman café, operated by a Shanghai funeral service company, patrons share personal stories about mortality over coffee. The café seeks to break down societal taboos and encourage open dialogue about life and death.

Freezers Full of Dead Tigers Found Inside Chinese Zoo  

Fuyang Wildlife Park is accused of keeping animals in horrifying conditions, leading to dozens of unnatural deaths.

Lotteries to Cowshed Cafés: How China’s Small Coffee Shops Survive

With space for independent and small-scale cafés shrinking in China’s competitive coffee shop market, many are carving out niches to challenge big brand chains.