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.

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For a Team of Chinese Scientists, the Oyster Is Their World

Inspired by oysters’ natural grip, a team of researchers from Zhejiang have created a bio-glue to fuse shattered bones, a world first.

Jiang Xinyi

Ziroom Evicts Couple From Guangzhou Rental After Baby’s Birth

The case has sparked debate in China, where authorities are offering subsidies to encourage births even as the rental giant cited occupancy rules in ending the lease.

Li Xin

To Lift Economy, Shaoxing Brings Subsidies to the Banquet Table

The city in eastern China is subsidizing hotel banquets as part of a 100-million-yuan plan to revive its dining and tourism sectors.

Chen Yiru

From Blind Boxes to AI Friends, Young Chinese Buy to Feel Better

A new report by Chinese social platform Soul and the Shanghai Youth Research Center reveals emotional value is now a key driver of consumer behavior.

Fan Yiying

Stub It Out! The Influencers Taking on Selfish Smokers

Empowered by legislation, a growing army of social media activists is waging war against smoking in public.

Chen Zhenyang

Shanghai Pilot Offers Grants to Help New Mothers Stay in Science

The city’s Chinese Academy of Sciences branch is offering one-time grants to new mothers in science, aiming to offset career setbacks from childbirth.

Chinese Brand Severs Ties With Marathon Winner Amid Controversy

The “fastest nurse” in China appealed to her employer to recognize running as a legitimate reason to adjust her hospital shifts, dividing netizens and resulting in a terminated sports contract.

China’s Summer of Climate Whiplash Brings Heat, Floods, and Drought

This summer brought a climate reversal, with floods in the north, drought in the south and other extreme weather.

China Tightens Rules on Study Aids to Ease Student Pressure

Shanghai, Shenzhen and other cities are curbing extra workbooks as authorities double down on reforms to ease exam stress.

AI, Mini-Games, Short Dramas Drive Growth at China’s Kuaishou

The short-video platform’s latest results show both user demand and creator income continuing to grow.