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China’s Military on Mission to Make More Babies

China's military brass appears to be all in on promoting family life amongst its ranks.

by Billy Jiang, 08 September 2023

Worker Faces Police Action for Destroying ¥0.5 Banknote

Video shows a parking attendant in Shanghai refusing to accept and subsequently tearing a RMB50-cent banknote.

by Billy Jiang, 07 August 2023

Noodle Nightmare! Restaurant Fined for Eating Competition

In a culinary escapade gone wrong, a restaurant in Shenzhen found itself in hot water after its outrageous competitive eating promotion raised eyebrows and appetites.

by Billy Jiang, 24 May 2023

Nationwide Ban on 'Uncivilized Behavior' on China’s Subways

For the first time, China has pushed through subway legislation that affects the whole country.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 30 October 2019

Beijing Has Issued a New Blacklist of 'Uncivilized Behaviors'

Stop spitting and... whipcracking?

by Katherine Chen, 26 July 2019

Eating, Drinking on Beijing Metro Now Impacts Social Credit

Say goodbye to the hordes of all-day strivers catching up on their morning baozi on the way to the office.

by Grigor Grigorian, 22 May 2019

Beijing Police Officer Sentenced to 10 Years For Illegal Hukou Registrations

On top of his 10-year prison term, the court fined the officer RMB300,000 and demanded that he return the rest of his illegal revenue.

by Jesse Pottinger, 19 July 2018

As Beijing Restricts Private Taxi Drivers, Didi Users Are Left Waiting

On July 1, Beijing authorities announced a new policy restricting private taxi drivers from operating in the capital.

by Valerie Osipov, 12 July 2018

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