Incredibly Crowded Apartment Catches Fire in Shenzhen

9 people were living in around 30 square meters. Luckily, no one was hurt.

by Bailey Hu, 23 June 2017

Facial Scanning Now Being Used to Curb Public Rental Housing Fraud in Shanghai

First it was restrooms in Beijing, now it's public housing in Shanghai.

by Rachel Deason, 06 April 2017

3 Chinese Cities Ranked Priciest in the World for Housing

Chances are you're paying an arm and a leg for property if you live in one of these cities.

by Jane Polubotko, 23 January 2017

How One Architect Transformed a Tiny Hutong Alleyway into a Home for 6

Japanese architect Shuhei Aoyama was tasked with transforming a dark and overcrowded hutong home into an efficient and beautiful space.

by Oscar Holland, 17 January 2017

Armless Man Denied Loan Because He Can't Give Fingerprints

Chinese netizens outraged after an armless man in Henan is denied a housing loan due to his inability to provide fingerprints.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 24 November 2016

Shenzhen's Mini-Apartments May Have Been Publicity Stunt

Clocking in at just 6-square-meters, the apartments went on sale in Shenzhen's Nanshan district.

by Sky Gidge, 29 September 2016

Shanghai Couples Rush to Divorce for Cheaper Houses

Separation is so trendy right now.

by Lauren Hogan, 31 August 2016

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