17 m. ago Hotel conversions gain traction in China’s office market amid high vacancies

More economy and mid-range hotel operators in China are leasing office buildings for conversion to guest accommodation, and such flexible, mixed-use approaches are expected to increase amid a continued weakening of the office market. In some Chinese cities, the practice of multiple hotel brands co-leasing separate floors within a single building has become more prevalent, fuelled by interest from both property owners and hotel operators. In Hangzhou, the capital of eastern China’s Zhejiang...

Society

41 h. ago China ‘hardcore grandma’ gains fame for farm fertilisation drone skills and as live

An 82-year-old woman from eastern China, affectionately known as the “hardcore grandma,” has captivated many with her remarkable skills in operating field fertilisation drones and her success as a live-streamer selling rice. Born in 1943, Dai Shuying hails from Laomei Village in Xindu Town, Tongcheng, Anhui province. In her youth, she worked as a bookkeeper and was regarded as one of the few “educated individuals” in her village, capable of reading, writing, and performing calculations. While...

Events

45 h. ago Chinese woman swallows raw fish gallbladder, hoping to relieve headache, ends up in ICU

A woman from eastern China ended up in the intensive care unit (ICU) hours after swallowing a raw fish gallbladder, believing it would cure her headache. The 50-year-old woman, surnamed Liu, from Jiangsu province, adhered to the folk remedy that claimed raw fish gallbladders could clear heat, detoxify the body, and alleviate a persistent migraine that had been troubling her. On the morning of December 14, Liu bought a 2.5kg grass carp at the market, extracted the gallbladder at home, and...

Politics

3 d. ago China midwife accidentally severs baby’s middle finger, results in reattachment surgery

Social media in China has been shocked and outraged by a midwife who cut off a newborn baby’s finger when severing his umbilical cord during a caesarean section. The infant boy was born on the morning of December 25, at Xuyi County People’s Hospital in Jiangsu province, eastern China. Two hours later, his father was told by doctors that the child’s left middle finger had been snipped by accident during the surgery, the Red Star News reported. The baby then faced two hospital transfers before...

Politics

3 d. ago China factory production error gives toy horses’ mouths pouty curves, wins hearts, boosts sales

A production blunder at a factory in eastern China has turned toy ponies into viral crying-faced horses which have become popular mascots for the Year of the Horse. In January, a netizen shared a picture of a pony with a crying face and the retailer, amused by the mistake, offered to exchange it. The toy was made in Yiwu International Trade City, which is known as the world’s largest wholesale market for small commodities. The 20cm tall horse which costs 25 yuan (US$4), symbolises the Year of...

Politics

5 d. ago China nurse suspended after posting photos of boyfriend writing reports, sorting IV bags

A nurse in China has been suspended from work for letting her boyfriend accompany her during night shifts and publicly showing off how he helped her. The nurse, who works at the privately-run Singde Brain Blood Vessel Hospital in Qingdao, Shandong province, eastern China, came under fire after she shared a video on social media on January 2. She apparently intended to show how considerate her boyfriend was, the Xiaoxiang Morning Herald reported. “Me and my night-shift buddy,” the nurse, whose...

Politics

7 d. ago China woman, 23, who exercises 6 times a week, no longer menstruates due to rapid weight loss

A 23-year-old woman in China has captivated social media after she revealed that intense exercise six times a week led to her menstruation stopping. The woman, who lives in Zhejiang province, eastern China, said hospital check-ups discovered that her female hormone levels were about that of a 50-year-old, according to a report by the City Express. “Doctors also said I had obvious symptoms of kidney deficiency and I must suspend workouts. They prescribed piles of traditional Chinese medicine...

Politics

1 week ago China police officer praised for mediating dispute among 7 kids as if it were serious case

An adorable scene of a Chinese police officer mediating a quarrel among seven primary school children captured hearts on social media. The group visited a police station in eastern China’s Zhejiang province on the evening of December 19. They sought assistance from the police after disputing a minor issue while playing nearby. The specifics of their argument were not disclosed in the report. Upon entering the station, one child referred to the officer as “Uncle Police” and requested: “Can you...

Events

1 week ago 48 Flights Grounded and 215 Delayed by Air China, China Eastern, and Shenzhen Airlines Across Major Chinese Hubs: What Travelers Need to Know About Affected Routes in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou

48 Flights Grounded and 215 Delayed by Air China, China Eastern, and Shenzhen Airlines Across Major Chinese Hubs: What Travelers Need to Know About Affected Routes in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou  Travel And Tour World

Transport

1 week ago Report: China Eastern and COMAC sign agreement to develop stretched ‘C919

Report: China Eastern and COMAC sign agreement to develop stretched ‘C919-800’  Aerospace Global News

Politics

2 w. ago AI scientist Ling Haibin, father of world’s first plant ID app, leaves US for China

AI scientist Ling Haibin, the acclaimed computer scientist behind the world’s first mobile plant identification app, has left his position in the United States to take up a full-time role at Westlake University in Hangzhou, eastern China. One of Ling’s PhD research projects, which involved using computers to recognise leaves of different shapes, led to the creation of the identification app LeafSnap. The app teaches users about plant diversity, how to care for houseplants, diagnose disease and...

Politics

2 w. ago Video of Chinese uncle joining dancers on walkway with funny pose gains 10 million views

A middle-aged man in eastern China stole the spotlight on a moving airport walkway by joining a group of dancers and striking a funny pose that left netizens in stitches. Recently, several dancers from Yunnan province in southwestern China filmed a video at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Positioned on the automated walkway, they sequentially struck classic poses from Dunhuang dance, one of China’s traditional dance styles. Known for its intricate hand gestures, flowing movements and...

Economics

2 w. ago China’s discovery of 1 million tons of lithium in eastern Tibet has pushed hydrogen, nuclear energy to back seat

China’s discovery of 1 million tons of lithium in eastern Tibet has pushed hydrogen, nuclear energy to back seat  Tibetan Review

Science

2 w. ago How the ‘world’s supermarket’ rode out Trump’s tariffs – and grew even stronger

Wang Nan, a hardware trader in China’s eastern city of Yiwu, expected her business to feel some pain when the US-China trade war escalated in April. “Last year, we still had many American clients, but the tariffs changed everything,” she said. Yet, Wang’s firm not only survived a rollercoaster year – which at one point saw US tariffs soar to triple-digit levels – it has emerged even stronger. An aggressive push to find new buyers in the Middle East, Central Asia and Africa paid off. In the end,...

Politics

2 w. ago China online shop uses mouse pads, socks, plastic bottles as clothing tags, doubling sales

The owner of an online shop in eastern China has begun using handy daily items as clothing tags to deter exploitative returns and boost sales. The ingenious owner, surnamed Wang, who lives in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, has been praised by customers and netizens alike for his creativity. After his piano business went bankrupt, Wang moved into selling menswear. He shared some of his unconventional clothing tags, such as mouse pads and wiper fluid bottles online. He also designed tags made from...

Economics

2 w. ago US grants TSMC annual licence to import American chipmaking tools into China

The US government has granted an annual licence to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) to import American chip manufacturing equipment to its fabrication facilities in Nanjing, the capital of eastern China’s Jiangsu province, according to the company. The approval “ensures uninterrupted fab operations and product deliveries”, TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, said in a statement on Thursday to Reuters. South Korea’s Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have also received...

Politics

2 w. ago Long queue of customers at China snack stall to support owner, whose dead son leaves 3 kids behind

Business boomed at a street snack stall in China in a touching show of support for its owner whose son had died from cancer, leaving the man with three small children to look after. Video clips of long queues in front of a tanghulu stall near the Shandong Institute of Petroleum and Chemical Technology, in eastern China’s Shandong province, went viral online. People came to support the stall owner, surnamed Tian, whose 36-year-old son died from liver cancer this month. Tian junior was diagnosed...

Economics

2 w. ago Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, and More Spark Travel Disruptions in China as Over 60 Flights Are Cancelled Across Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, and More – New Update

Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, and More Spark Travel Disruptions in China as Over 60 Flights Are Cancelled Across Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, and More – New Update  Travel And Tour World

Transport

2 w. ago Japan as a nuclear power, China’s first female C919 captain: 5 weekend reads you missed

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Chinese nuclear experts believe Japan could build nukes in less than 3 years The late US statesman Henry Kissinger’s dire warning about Tokyo aiming to become a nuclear power by 2028 is being re-examined by Beijing. 2. A year after near total blackout, China builds world’s largest smart...

Events

2 w. ago China teacher turns tardy boys into ‘wrongdoers boy band’; dance video garners million likes

A teacher in eastern China has turned her tardy students into an online sensation after transforming their punishment into a viral dance performance. When several 15-year-old boys from Dezhou, Shandong province arrived late for class, their teacher, surnamed Feng, came up with a creative and lighthearted idea. Instead of a typical reprimand, she made the boys stand on a podium and shake their bodies to the 2009 hit Mistake. For many young listeners, the catchy melody and sincere yet somewhat...

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