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'La La Land' a Surprise Hit at Chinese Box Office

American movie musical 'La La Land' is a surprise hit in China, opening to RMB87 million (US12.7 million) on Valentine's Day.

by Rachel Deason, 17 February 2017

Child Pickpocket Ring Busted Near Shanghai

And they were under 7 years old!

by Rachel Deason, 03 January 2017

Chinese Apple Users Say Their iPhones Are Exploding

First it was Samsung's Galaxy Note 7; now it's the iPhone that has mobile phone users heated. But Apple denies responsibility.

by Rachel Deason, 08 December 2016

Shanghai Officials Easing Up on Car Hailing Regulations

Shanghai city officials have released revised regulations on car-hailing services, effective immediately.

by Rachel Deason, 27 December 2016

New Pay-to-Read Feature Coming to WeChat

WeChat parent company Tencent recently announced imminent plans to add a pay-to-read feature on all of the app's official accounts.

by Rachel Deason, 17 February 2017

Shanghai Man's Giant Franken-Crabs Crowned Crab King & Queen

The King and Queen of the hairy crabs have been crowned.

by Rachel Deason, 21 November 2016

China Considering Real-Name Registration for Drones

As personal drone usage becomes increasingly popular in China, the government is faced with a tough decision.

by Rachel Deason, 31 March 2017

Giant Fake T-Rex Used to Attract Business in Henan

One business in Henan has turned to a rather unconventional marketing strategy: a large tyrannosaurus rex peeking out of the fifth floor window of the building.

by Rachel Deason, 03 February 2017

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