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After the loss of her grandfather, Zhang Yashu struggled to process her grief. Then, swept up in the rush of ritual and family, she discovered how the physical customs of bidding a loved one farewell could be a powerful act of remembrance.]]>Apr 03, 2026
Citing insufficient talent in universities, tech companies are increasingly seeking out high schoolers to fulfill research and internship roles.]]>Apr 02, 2026
The channel is the latest instance of companies capitalizing on the nation’s 300-billion-yuan pet industry.]]>Apr 02, 2026
A Shaolin master explains how kung fu and meditation training in China helped basketball prodigy Victor Wembanyama reach the next level.]]>Apr 01, 2026
A former rural repair apprentice has headed the first-ever Chinese motorcycle brand to win the Supersport World Championship.]]>Mar 31, 2026
A man who spent decades photographing others now becomes the subject.]]>Mar 31, 2026
The new policies provide vehicle coverage for a range of autonomous driving levels, supporting consumers and delivering legal benefits for automakers.]]>Mar 30, 2026
The show’s popularity on international and domestic streaming services, combined with polarized comments online, has led some to doubt its true popularity.]]>Mar 30, 2026
Limitations in time and place mean China’s best tea can only be enjoyed in China.]]>Mar 27, 2026
Minors, domestic violence victims, and people with disabilities, among others, may now seek procuratorial support in filing civil cases at no cost, lowering barriers to legal counsel and evidence collection.]]>Mar 27, 2026
Hard science has taken Tang Limei to the coldest parts of the planet. Pop science is taking her to the hot list.]]>Mar 26, 2026
Heilongjiang is the latest province to begin phasing out the living quarters, as the nation seeks to upgrade its student housing and eliminate crowding and dormitory shortages.]]>Mar 25, 2026
China’s school gate has become the front line of a quiet war over where the school’s responsibilities end and the family’s begin.]]>Mar 25, 2026
Doctors can choose between two training pathways to obtain AI-assisted surgery certification, granting them permission to provide cutting-edge surgeries going forward.]]>Mar 24, 2026
Purified diets have long been used in lab animal research. But a recent argument posits that there may be a reason why successful animal research doesn’t always translate into the same clinical outcomes.]]>Mar 23, 2026
The announcement has sparked debate on social media about the AI performers’ resemblance to real actors, as well as the potential impact on industry jobs.]]>Mar 23, 2026
Amid a wave of closures, Italy’s neighborhood café culture faced a bitter future — until Chinese and other immigrants stepped in.]]>Mar 20, 2026
The study has the potential to inform fairer climate policy to reduce the effects of sleep loss due to global warming.]]>Mar 19, 2026
As China seeks to curb student pressure, multiple regions have announced that the two subjects will no longer count toward students’ total scores on the notoriously competitive high school entrance exam.]]>Mar 19, 2026
The new buzzword explains why Chinese tech workers believe they have stayed ahead of layoffs and other turbulence — and why others have failed.]]>Mar 18, 2026
Once an exclusively Western sport, motorsport has recently exploded in popularity in China, with fan clubs, merchandise trading, and Chinese brands adding unique color to the scene.]]>Mar 18, 2026
Highly lucrative services offering generative engine optimization, initially conceived of as a way to improve search results, have been called out for “poisoning” AI models with misinformation.]]>Mar 18, 2026
From hand-fed wolves to biscuit-dependent birds, China’s wildlife is paying the price of viral tourism, as experts call for prioritizing distance, respect, and the long-term health of ecosystems.]]>Mar 17, 2026
When OpenAI announced that it would retire its ChatGPT model GPT-4o, it sent shockwaves across the internet and an outpouring of grief. Yet the real question is: What void was 4o filling to begin with?]]>Mar 17, 2026
The college’s establishment comes amid a greater national emphasis on vocational education and alternative career routes.]]>Mar 16, 2026
Clinical trials show the implant can restore limited hand movement in spinal cord injury patients.]]>Mar 13, 2026
The code provides a systemic legal framework for farm fires, pollutants, and human-wildlife conflicts, as well as carbon markets and environmental rights.]]>Mar 13, 2026
An explanation from the university’s top official led to debate on social media. But students say they’re not surprised by the cancellation.]]>Mar 12, 2026
A global study of over 50,000 adolescents reveals an unexpected link between household chores and aggressive behavior at school.]]>Mar 12, 2026
Catering to both tourists seeking novelty and locals seeking familiar cultural flavors, cafés across China are using regional ingredients to create new coffee flavors.]]>Mar 12, 2026
The city is banning smoking at bus stops, ramping up oversight of areas where smoking is forbidden, and mandating smoking questionnaires during patient intake.]]>Mar 11, 2026
Because most high-quality texts are written in English, AI models perform best in that language. Can languages like Chinese ever catch up?]]>Mar 11, 2026
AI tools have reduced the opportunities for human programmers, so why are they busier than ever?]]>Mar 11, 2026
Officials proposed more emphasis be placed on physical education, the abolition of the labor dispatch system, and allowing domestic violence exemptions to the mandatory 30-day “cooling-off” period prior to divorce.]]>Mar 10, 2026
The agent, which operates as an autonomous personal manager rather than a query-and-response platform, represents a key advance in the field. But barriers to entry and security risks are steep.]]>Mar 09, 2026
Influencers who give a patriotic tinge to cultural heritage topics are quickly growing their fanbases on Chinese short video platforms.]]>Mar 09, 2026
The government simultaneously cut spending on business trips and meetings to free up funds for developing key sectors.]]>Mar 06, 2026
As conflict widens, missile alerts, grounded flights and canceled cruises disrupt travel across the region.]]>Mar 06, 2026
Users downloaded templates online to print the hugely popular collectible toys at home for a fraction of the retail price.]]>Mar 05, 2026
Opening China’s annual policy meetings, Premier Li Qiang pledged wider market access and progress on new trade agreements.]]>Mar 05, 2026
As a Beijing charity hospital faces closure, cleft lip and palate patients and their relatives are sharing their stories to bring hope to more families.]]>Mar 04, 2026
After a record-breaking performance in Beijing, China returns to the Milano-Cortina Paralympics with 70 athletes and titles to defend.]]>Mar 04, 2026
Users are asking the Doubao chatbot for outfit advice in real time, then filming themselves following its bizarre suggestions.]]>Mar 03, 2026
One suspect told investigators he thought deleting the videos after warnings would avoid consequences.]]>Mar 02, 2026
The format pairs players with paid “love companions,” selling intimacy through staged dates and private scenes where expectations and rules are often set in real time.]]>Mar 02, 2026
A new generation of filmmakers debuted at one of the world’s biggest festivals with works that were refreshing, profound, and artistic.]]>Mar 02, 2026
The new policy comes amid concerns that existing breaks were not long enough for students’ health.]]>Feb 27, 2026
Since its December premier, ‘Forever by Your Side’ has exploded in popularity. Viewers say it’s changing how they see aging.]]>Feb 27, 2026
Vendors operating only as take-out platforms must now disclose their status or face heavy fines.]]>Feb 26, 2026
The new policy allows residents without long-term social insurance records to enter the housing market.]]>Feb 25, 2026
A large rural trial finds digital prompts and peer reviews sharply reduce unnecessary prescriptions.]]>