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Risky Business for China’s Window Cleaners

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

Inadequate training, lack of oversight, and outdated regulations are putting an entire industry at risk.

No Such Thing as a Guilt-Free Lunch

As food delivery companies thrive, plastic packaging waste is the latest headache for China’s urban environments.

Returnee’s Rabbit Business Breeds Frustration, Resentment

Barriers to prodigal son’s entrepreneurial efforts underscore challenges to transforming rural economy.

High-Speed Train No Silver Bullet for Rural Economy

Despite state-of-the-art infrastructure, Premier Li Keqiang’s hometown Dingyuan struggles to find its economic footing.

World’s Largest Utility Provider Wants to Light Up Mobile Payments

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

China’s State Grid challenges Internet giants with “Electricity e-Bao” app.

China’s Relationship With E-Bikes: It’s Complicated

‘Silent killers’ mobilize millions but also deliver frustration.

China Braces For Yangtze River Deluge

A historically strong El Nino could trigger floods on a scale not seen since 1998.

Gazumped! Tales from China’s Housing Market

Easy credit, rule bending fuel a property frenzy reminiscent of U.S. housing bust.