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“Widow’s islands” on China’s seas highlight rural population decline and poor safety standards in fishing
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Gimme Shelter
On World Refugee Day, China’s role in the growing humanitarian crisis is called into question
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The TWOC Gaokao Essay Guide
Our tips for the most mind-boggling prompts from this year’s essay tests
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Manchester gets on its Mobike
Chinese bike-sharing behemoth launches its first scheme outside Asia in the UK
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Good Enough for Gaokao?
Test your English comprehension against college entrance exam-takers
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China’s Worst Tourist Spots?
A sampling of China’s worst tourist spots, according to disgruntled travelers on TripAdvisor
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Gaokao Superstitions
Purple buttocks? Qipao-wearing? Anxious test-takers and parents have many rituals for the big day
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China’s Dream Schools
As another year’s gaokao season starts, here are China’s most searched universities online
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Awakening Ancient Dragons
The stories of the five most famous dragons in Chinese mythology
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