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The “Bangbang” Laborer Who Saved Me From the Streets
When my father kicked me out, one of Chongqing’s “bangbang” porters took me in
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Sheep Game Goes Viral and Other Trending News
Sheep-raising game on WeChat goes viral, quarantine bus crash kills 27, woman on solo road trip seeks divorce, and monkeypox found in Chongqing—it’s …
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China Reacts to Queen’s Death and Other Trending News
Netizens react to death of Elizabeth II, celebrity arrested for soliciting prositutes, vlogger banned after eating wasp, man trapped in balloon for t…
SOCIETY
A Chinese Textile Worker’s Two Decades of Dreams in South Africa
How two generations of a Chinese migrant family established a foothold halfway across the world
ENVIRONMENT
Surviving a Summer of Extremes
Ordinary people from Chongqing and Sichuan share how they survived the heat waves and wildfires
NEWS
Where Are They Now: The People Who Went Viral
From the “zipline girl” to the ex-thief with a catchphrase, here’s what happened to the ordinary people who became overnight sensations in the last 3…
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HPV Vaccine Availability Expanded and Other Trending News
Cinema labels 37-year-olds “elderly,” drunk driver drags victim along for one kilometer, doctors warn against mixing herbal medicine with coffee, ser…
ENVIRONMENT
Why is Human-Wildlife Conflict Increasing in China?
Urbanization, habitat loss, and even successful conservation are leading to increased human-wildlife conflict
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‘Speed’ Dating on the Frisbee Field
Fed up with traditional matchmaking, young Chinese turn to Ultimate Frisbee, roleplaying games, and other social events to find love
HEALTH
Keeping Children Out of Troubled Waters
Around 57,000 people die of drowning each year in China. What is the country doing to help?
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Fish Swabbed for Covid-19 and Other Trending News
Fish get tested for Covid, record heatwave causes energy shortages, man sued for breaking coworker’s ribs with hug, driver cooks noodles on steering …
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Off the Leash: Why are Pet-Friendly Spaces So Rare in China?
Dog ownership in China is booming, but finding inclusive spaces for animals remains a tall order in most cities
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