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Extra Shot: The Chinese Who Topped Up Italy’s Coffee Culture

2026-03-23 00:00:00

Amid a wave of closures, Italy’s neighborhood café culture faced a bitter future — until Chinese and other immigrants stepped in.

Controversy Erupts Over Chinese AI Actors in Upcoming Short Drama

2026-03-23 00:00:00

The announcement has sparked debate on social media about the AI performers’ resemblance to real actors, as well as the potential impact on industry jobs.

Chinese Scientists Find Climate-Related Sleep Loss May Result in Economic Inequality

2026-03-20 00:00:00

The study has the potential to inform fairer climate policy to reduce the effects of sleep loss due to global warming.

In China’s Tech Industry, Success Is All About ‘Cognition’

2026-03-19 00:00:00

The new buzzword explains why Chinese tech workers believe they have stayed ahead of layoffs and other turbulence — and why others have failed.

Chinese Regions Ease Weight of Biology and Geography on Zhongkao

2026-03-19 00:00:00

As China seeks to curb student pressure, multiple regions have announced that the two subjects will no longer count toward students’ total scores on the notoriously competitive high school entrance exam.

Hidden Dangers Loom Behind China’s Wildlife Feeding Craze

2026-03-18 00:00:00

From hand-fed wolves to biscuit-dependent birds, China’s wildlife is paying the price of viral tourism, as experts call for prioritizing distance, respect, and the long-term health of ecosystems.