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China to Phase Out Old Power Rates in Green Push

2026-05-28 00:00:00

For decades, the country has relied on a system that charges higher electricity prices in the day, and lower prices at night. With the rise of solar and wind power, that’s now changing.

He Quit Baidu. But First He Had to Build an AI Version of Himself.

2026-05-28 00:00:00

As Chinese firms expand internal AI systems, some employees are being asked to build digital versions of themselves before leaving their jobs.

China Tightens Online Pharmacy Rules on AI Use and Prescriptions

2026-05-27 00:00:00

The country aims to curb abuses in obtaining prescription medication online — a practice that has become easier with the rise of pharmaceutical e-commerce platforms.

In Europe, Chinese Retail Moves Beyond Cheap Goods

2026-05-27 00:00:00

From same-day groceries to in-house delivery fleets, Chinese shopping apps are bringing Europe a faster, more integrated way to shop.

The Rage, Love, and Loneliness Behind China’s Toxic Sports Fandom

2026-05-27 00:00:00

Shippers, solo stans, and spreadsheets — Chinese authorities step in as online attacks and arguments engulf the world of elite table tennis.

AI Hallucinates Flight Refund, Sparking Memes in China

2026-05-26 00:00:00

A chat log in which an AI assistant confidently presented a user with numerous inaccuracies has inspired a wave of AI hallucination spoofs, a growing trend in the country.