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Why the World Cup No Longer Feels Guaranteed on Chinese TV

2026-05-22 00:00:00

As FIFA demanded soaring broadcasting fees, many Chinese viewers began questioning whether the World Cup still holds the same cultural and commercial value it once did.

China’s Top Phone Companies Launch Packages Covering AI Use

2026-05-22 00:00:00

The plans offer millions of AI tokens per person for a fixed monthly price. Insiders say the packages’ main customers are government entities and state-owned enterprises.

The Life Project: Documenting the Chinese Woman Who Gave Birth at 60

2026-05-21 00:00:00

Photographer Wu Fang reflects on 15 years and 20,000 photos capturing the life of a bereaved mother who gave birth to twins at 60.

Chinese Swimming Star in Hot Water Over Reality Show Conduct

2026-05-21 00:00:00

Citing arguments with his wife and conflict with other cast members, netizens likened the Olympic swimmer to a toddler and called him a “mama’s boy.”

The Dog, the Drivers, and the Decision to Save Her

2026-05-20 00:00:00

A stray dog has gone viral on Chinese social media after a group of local taxi drivers raised money for her surgery.

Ancient Teeth Link Chinese Hominins to Modern Humans

2026-05-20 00:00:00

A team of researchers used a new, minimally invasive technique to sample the teeth from six Homo erectus fossils, establishing a framework for future evolutionary research on ancient fossils.