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As Europe Swelters, Chinese AC Sales Heat Up

2026-06-30 00:00:00

Sales of portable air conditioners manufactured by Chinese companies have skyrocketed this summer, with most products out of stock in Western European home appliance stores.

The Lexicon of Revolution: Tracing the Origins and Global Journey of China’s ‘Long March’

2026-06-30 00:00:00

The Long March is a foundational epic in modern China. But what goes into a name that will stand the test of time?

Gaokao Results Trigger Wave of College Admissions Scams

2026-06-29 00:00:00

Worried that their children may not apply to the right schools, parents are enlisting application consultants for help — and getting scammed.

Death Becomes Her: China’s New Hit Game Finds Fans in Failure

2026-06-29 00:00:00

A live-action game about China’s only female emperor is finding devoted fans among people who have never played it themselves. Instead, they watch streamers struggle, die, and try again.

Hit Chinese Otome Game’s Werewolf Is Too Scary, Fans Say

2026-06-26 00:00:00

The game’s developer believed a rugged, muscular werewolf could become its next virtual heartthrob. Many players, however, disagree.

Poultry Returns: Botanist Fights Off the Desert With 50,000 Chickens

2026-06-26 00:00:00

While studying degraded grasslands in northern China, one scientist started keeping chickens — and discovered a secret weapon against desertification.