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‘Normalized’ COVID Testing Trialed in Guangzhou

The move is the first time 'normalized' testing has been used in Guangzhou and could signal a change in the country's COVID-19 prevention policy.

by Lars James Hamer, 25 May 2022

Unpaid Chinese Footballers Deliver Food to Make Ends Meet

Players at CSL club Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic Football Club refused to train after not being paid for 16 months and working part-time jobs to make ends meet.

by Lars James Hamer, 20 May 2022

CAAC Refute Flight MU5735 Intentional Nosedive Rumors

The Civil Aviation Administration of China says that an article by the Wall Street Journal, which claims Flight MU5735 "intentionally nosedived," is fake news.

by Lars James Hamer, 19 May 2022

7 Awesome Things to Do This Week in Guangzhou

A selection of some of the best things to do in Guangzhou this week!

by Lars James Hamer, 19 May 2022

Chinese Province Blocks International Calls to Fight Scams

Four provinces have blocked both international calls and texts, while one has only blocked SMS.

by Lars James Hamer, 17 May 2022

China Restricts Citizens from ‘Non-Essential’ Foreign Travel

China promises to double down on the pursuit of 'zero-COVID' and aims to further restrict international travel and curb the small number of imported cases coming in.

by Lars James Hamer, 13 May 2022

Comedian Joe Wong: ‘I Was Never the Funny One’

We sat down with comedian Joe Wong ahead of his new show 'Mid Life' in Shenzhen.

by Lars James Hamer, 11 May 2022

Guangzhou Schools Close Due to Forecasted Rain

A forecast of heavy rain in Guangzhou over the next few days, despite the downpours being relatively mild, has forced the local government to suspend classes in schools and training...

by Lars James Hamer, 11 May 2022