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China Expands Work Injury Insurance for Gig Workers Nationwide

2026-07-06 00:00:00

Coverage will apply to food delivery workers, rideshare drivers, and other platform-based flexible workers, even without formal labor contracts, with companies paying all premiums.

The Chinese Resignation Letter That Caused a CEO-Toppling Storm

2026-07-06 00:00:00

When a product manager at Alibaba’s workplace communication app DingTalk complained about relentless “involutionary” competition, Chinese workers across the country recognized her frustrations.

How a Panda Rumor Became a Model Defamation Case in China

2026-07-03 00:00:00

A case involving a couple who falsely claimed staff had harvested bone marrow and brain tissue from live pandas has been added to the Supreme People’s Court’s official reference case database.

Shanghai Boy Defies Fatal Diagnosis to Become a Star Student

2026-07-03 00:00:00

A 12-year-old primary school student with a rare muscle-wasting disease gives his peers and teachers a lesson in resilience.

Guangdong Proposes Tighter Rules on Cancer-Linked Betel Nut

2026-07-02 00:00:00

The province has set out plans to assess the current state of the industry surrounding the naturally occurring but addictive and cancer-causing stimulant before proceeding with legislation.

Beyond Dubai’s Bling, Chinese Students See a Future

2026-07-02 00:00:00

Drawn by affordable international schooling rather than glitz, Chinese students in the UAE are quietly rethinking how they see education, work, and future opportunities.