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Saving China’s Vanishing Fields of Knowledge

2026-08-11 00:00:00

Researchers spend decades deciphering ancient texts and understanding bygone science. Now, their once-overlooked disciplines are becoming part of China’s national cultural strategy.

Targeted Online by Classmate’s Father, Shanghai Student Wins Damages

2026-08-11 00:00:00

After his son’s middle school classmate hit his son with a tree branch, the father verbally attacked the boy in an online group chat, violating the student’s right to reputation.

China’s Henan Province to Enforce Paid Annual Leave

2026-08-10 00:00:00

A notice requiring employers to ensure workers take leave sparked widespread discussion online, causing it to be retracted shortly after publication. Authorities say it is being revised for later reissuance.

Too Many Cooks: China’s Culinary Titles Face a Credibility Test

2026-08-07 00:00:00

From chefs and restaurants to entire cities and towns, prestige titles have become a powerful branding tool. Now authorities are tightening rules around who can award and use them.

Video Game Accounts Can Be Inherited, Chinese Court Rules

2026-08-06 00:00:00

The case marks a major instance of a domestic court ruling that game accounts can be inherited, overriding user agreements with gaming companies.

Do the Math: Why China’s First Fields Medals Are Just the Beginning

2026-08-06 00:00:00

From basic research to breakthroughs — Tsinghua dean Shing-Tung Yau says the awards for two Chinese mathematicians point the way for producing more homegrown talent.