In November, after decades of posting and amassing more than 50 million followers, outspoken blogger went silent on social media.
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The uproar over Haidilao’s initially lackadaisical response to teens peeing in a hotpot shows the need for tougher enforcement of proper public conduct.
20 Mar 2025 - 9:30AM videocam
Beijing’s Ministry of State Security names four from the island’s internet defence command behind several attacks in recent years.
17 Mar 2025 - 2:19PM videocam
Three decades have passed since the Chinese capital hosted a landmark women’s conference. Now it plans to do it again.
14 Mar 2025 - 11:52AM videocam
CPPCC member Jiang Shengnan says 30-day suspension may spark unnecessary disputes and could be used to transfer assets or fabricate debts.
6 Mar 2025 - 4:09PM videocam
Critics flood social media account after embassy posts US president’s criticism of Ukrainian leader following White House clash.
4 Mar 2025 - 4:20PM videocam
Among them, Tsinghua will enrol 150 students at a new academy to ‘cultivate talent in fields that integrate AI with other disciplines’.
3 Mar 2025 - 2:18PM videocam
Use of AI in all spheres of life is being backed by the authorities, though there are mixed feelings about its use in the medical sector.
2 Mar 2025 - 10:15AM videocam
Jin was last seen in public two months ago when he appeared at a ministry work conference.
Getting married is hardly on the minds of young Chinese facing poor job prospects. Creative ideas are welcome, but are they meaningful?
27 Feb 2025 - 9:30AM videocam
Notice outlining banning of drones and other devices in Beijing until March 12 suggests the meetings will last about a week.
25 Feb 2025 - 3:00PM videocam
Chinese companies rally behind film by booking entire cinemas while state media outlets herald box office success as a sign of soft power.
Patients are turning away from generic medications prescribed by public hospitals and shopping online for more costly brands.
Strict rules designed to protect children mean large numbers of would-be adopters are facing a near-impossible task.
18 Feb 2025 - 12:32PM videocam
Eight days after its release, the film became China’s highest-grossing movie ever with its take on mythical figures.
19 Feb 2025 - 4:04PM videocam
Interactions with the outside world have shaped my identity as a Chinese and a human being, opening my eyes to the value of cultural exchange.
Healthcare security administration will send team to Shanghai after policy advisers say ‘helpless doctors’ forced to prescribe substandard drugs.
20 Jan 2025 - 8:16PM videocam
Dozens of humanoid robots expected to join April half-marathon in Beijing, their first such appearance in a full session.
20 Jan 2025 - 10:00AM videocam
The air and sea activity comes days before Donald Trump’s return to power brings increased uncertainty to the region.
19 Jan 2025 - 11:00PM videocam
The authorities will be hoping new users of the app will get a favourable impression of China – but may be unnerved by some of their posts.
16 Jan 2025 - 9:36PM videocam
Millions of Chinese are downloading AI companions to feel connection but my time spent with one app shows even chatbots have character flaws.
6 Mar 2025 - 12:49PM videocam
A day after deadly earthquake strikes southern Tibet, more than 465,000 people have been evacuated to temporary shelters, reports say.
8 Jan 2025 - 8:28PM videocam
Hundreds of emergency workers have been deployed amid reports of extensive damage.
7 Jan 2025 - 10:35PM videocam
Cleaner at Datong medical facility accused of arranging sales of newborns, and whistle-blower says doctor also helped sell infant.
2 Jan 2025 - 9:00PM videocam
The crackdown in Anhui has triggered debates about possible abuses of power and whether the law itself is too heavy-handed.
1 Jan 2025 - 3:00PM videocam
Visitor numbers are well down on pre-Covid levels despite a string of measures, including the offer of visa-free access.
31 Dec 2024 - 10:51PM videocam
Sweden, Lithuania and the Czech Republic have not been granted visa-free access by Beijing, with analysts citing Taiwan among likely factors.
29 Dec 2024 - 10:00AM videocam
Report accusing US of cyberattacks comes as American government launches national security investigation into Chinese router company TP-Link.
19 Dec 2024 - 3:43PM videocam
A hit reality show about couples seeking divorce might come off as mere spectacle but the public discussion around it is telling.
19 Dec 2024 - 9:30AM videocam