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The ‘Training Loan’ Scam Trapping Young Chinese in Debt

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.

NEWS

An online job scam boasting flexible hours and high salaries has targeted fresh graduates, demanding thousands of yuan for training modules and jobs that fall far short of expectations.

In Papua New Guinea, Young Chinese Migrants Begin a Quiet Second Act

Articles that cut to the core of contemporary China. In-depth, informed, and carefully crafted, every piece is carried by the voices of the story’s participants.

FEATURES

For decades, Chinese migrants flocked to the resource-rich island to earn quick money and move on. Now, as China’s presence grows across the Pacific, a younger generation is choosing to stay.

Never Too Late: China’s Takeout Apps Remove Tardy Delivery Fines

Food delivery platforms are piloting programs in which drivers are no longer fined for missing delivery deadlines, implementing points-based evaluation systems and increasing social benefits for drivers instead.

Golden Ticket: China Bets on Holiday Travel to Boost Spending

China’s extended Golden Week is set to drive more than 2 billion trips, with Gen Z and families fueling demand for cultural tourism as authorities look to boost spending.

As More Chinese Seniors Live Alone, ‘Outsourced Children’ Step In

Promoted on social media, the growing market sees strangers hired to provide companionship and care for the elderly, sparking debate over safety and regulation.

With ‘Ticketomics,’ China’s Cities Cash In on the Show Economy

A surge of festivals and shows is driving far more than ticket sales, spilling into hotels, restaurants, and entire city economies.

Hubei Redefines ‘Fresh Graduate’ to Expand Job Access

More Chinese provinces are expanding the definition of “fresh graduate,” aiming to widen eligibility for public sector jobs and other benefits.

China’s Universities Bet on STEM. Arts Grads Bet on Themselves

With humanities programs shrinking and competition at record highs, China’s liberal arts grads are learning to code, mastering data skills, and racing to pivot in an economy increasingly shaped by STEM.

Qin Dynasty Rock Carving in Remote Qinghai Verified as Authentic

Disputed since it was discovered in 2020, the stone carving has now been authenticated as 2,200 years old, making it the only Qin-era inscription preserved in its original location.

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.

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.

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.

As Ex-Convicts Go Viral in China, Critics Say They Glorify Crime

The trend has alarmed authorities, with state media warning that posts turning crime into entertainment erode respect for the law and re-traumatize victims.

To Boost Content, China Eases TV Drama Oversight, Episode Limit

Amid competition from ultrashort dramas and streaming platforms, China’s broadcasting regulator will also ease restrictions on historical dramas and allow series to air without a one-year gap between new seasons.

Exhausted and Alone, China’s Single Moms Are Moving in Together

China has nearly 30 million single mothers. Now, many are finding support by moving in together, splitting bills, sharing child care, and building households outside the traditional family model.

How China’s Urban Youth Became Obsessed With Birding

Driven by social media, more and more urbanites are taking up birdwatching, helping to increase ecological awareness and molding photography trends to their aesthetic preferences in the process.

Three and Easy: Racers Find a ‘Midlife Fix’ in Triathlons

Though physically demanding, the sport has boomed among China’s middle-aged, helping them stay fit and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

China’s Illegal Hunting Livestreams Disguised as ‘Outdoor Sports’

Police in northeastern China have uncovered a black market involving livestreamers killing wildlife — including some protected species — to sell hunting gear.

Major Mosquito-Borne Viral Outbreak Hits Southern China

Over 7,700 cases of chikungunya fever have been reported in Guangdong province since the beginning of July, exacerbated by heavy rainfall and thriving mosquito populations.

To Ease Costs, China Launches First Nationwide Childcare Subsidy

Effective as of the beginning of this year, the government will provide an annual subsidy of 3,600 yuan per child under age 3.