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Scan Scam: Criminals Redirect China’s Public QR Codes to Porn

2026-07-09 00:00:00

Government-registered codes whose associated web domains have expired are being rerouted by criminals to scams or pornographic websites, making scanning everything from street lamps to public vehicles a potential risk.

Alone and Adrift: How a Chinese Businessman Survived Six Days in Open Water

2026-07-09 00:00:00

Jellyfish, raw crabs, and endless ocean — an entrepreneur’s relaxing trip in South China turns into a nightmare ordeal.

The Chinese Story Behind Chaoshan’s Big Screen Moment

2026-07-08 00:00:00

Once pushed to the margins, Chaoshan culture has become a symbol of China’s changing relationship with regional identity, tradition, and belonging.

Social Media Bans Alone Won’t Protect Kids, Chinese Report Finds

2026-07-08 00:00:00

In recent years, countries around the world have rolled out policies to curb minors’ social media usage. A recent Chinese university report assesses their efficacy.

No Woo: At China’s Top Anime Convention, Love Takes a Back Seat

2026-07-08 00:00:00

For more than a decade, the niche, female-focused nüwu genre has attracted a cult following through web novels. Now, fans are taking it offline.

Four Dead, Eight Missing as Typhoon Maysak Batters Guangxi

2026-07-07 00:00:00

The province’s jasmine fields have been inundated after the onslaught of the typhoon this week, ruining the region’s peak tea harvest.