Beijing Ponders Classifying Smog as a 'Meteorological Disaster'

By definition a meteorological disaster is caused by extreme weather. So why should Beijing's smog be classified as a natural disaster?

by Justine Lopez, 16 December 2016

Ugh, Red Alert Issued for Beijing Air for Next 5 Days

Better bust out those masks and air filters because we're in for days of awful air. The fun starts on Friday night.

by Justine Lopez, 15 December 2016

China's Pollution Alarm Qualifications Lowered

The Shanghai Environmental Protection Bureau this week announced adjustments to the city's pollution alarm system.

by Rachel Deason, 13 December 2016

Hospital Mistakenly Gives Abortion Drugs to Pregnant Patient in Shanghai

Staff at a Shanghai hospital mistakenly gave a pregnant woman in Shanghai abortion drugs.

by That's, 09 December 2016

Beijing Collects RMB2 Million in Fines for Smoking Ban Violations

As of November 30, 663 businesses and 2,719 people had been slapped with fines for not obeying the law.

by Justine Lopez, 08 December 2016

Beijing's Smog Might Cause Antibiotic Resistance

According to a recent study, exposure to Beijing's notorious smog might cause resistance to even the strongest of antibiotics.

by Justine Lopez, 28 November 2016

Live Fish Disappear From Beijing Markets Ahead of Food Safety Checks

Carrefour, Walmart, Wumart and Yonghui Superstores are reportedly no longer selling live freshwater fish.

by Justine Lopez, 24 November 2016

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