5 Silly Coronavirus Rumors Not to Be Believed

As the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has spread across China like an out-of-control wildfire, so too have rumors and disinformation.

by Tristin Zhang, 11 February 2020

WeChat and Weibo Just Got More Strict on Content Rules

Goodbye spam accounts and plagiarists.

by Rakini Bergundy, 30 July 2020

World Health Organization Bans April Fools Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Scientists have also advised against all but the most necessary fake news stories.

by That's, 01 April 2020

No, a Lucky Beijing Phone Number Was Not Sold for ¥120 Million

Reports that the number 1888888888 was sold off in a multi-million yuan auction turn out to be fake news.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 19 April 2017

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