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China’s Internet Finds Its Dream Job: Herding 3,000 Sheep

2026-05-18 00:00:00

In comments sections beneath the job posting, young Chinese voiced their interest in leaving “cutthroat” cities and paying off debts, saying they could withstand the position’s potential loneliness.

Handmade: Two Chinese Productions Go Viral for Skipping AI

2026-05-15 00:00:00

The productions, made by two amateur teams using their own savings, have garnered hundreds of millions of views on domestic video platforms.

‘Unbelievably Accurate’: The Niche Dating Apps Sweeping China’s Colleges

2026-05-15 00:00:00

China’s students are embracing highly exclusive “campus dating apps” that only match university classmates. But are they really the antidote to swipe fatigue?

How Private Gardens Are Giving ‘Neglected’ Persimmon Trees a Fresh Start

2026-05-14 00:00:00

As social media fuels a growing passion for persimmon trees, wealthy urbanites in eastern China are paying thousands to ship prime specimens from distant villages.

AI Took His Job. A Chinese Court Awarded Him $38,000.

2026-05-14 00:00:00

After his company asked him to accept a pay cut and demotion following an AI rollout, a fintech worker sued — and won.

Brands Allegedly Ban E-Sales in Hangzhou’s Livestreaming Hub

2026-05-13 00:00:00

Customers with addresses in the neighborhood, known for its livestreaming community, reported being unable to order items from various luxury brands online for several days.