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Outrage over allegations of animal abuse linked to a controversial Chinese internet figure escalated into street demonstrations in Chongqing this week, prompting a large-scale police response and renewed scrutiny of how authorities handle sensitive incidents that gain traction online. The man at the center of the controversy, 39-year-old Li Meng
Viral Infections and Deaths Rise in Russia, Putin Orders Citizens to Stay Home for a Week
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China’s ‘Prince of Piano’ Arrested for Prostitution
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China Censors NBA Game Following Player’s Comments on Tibet
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Level 5 Atmospheric River Raises Threat of Devastating Flooding in Drought- and Wildfire-Stricken California
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Chinese Semiconductor Industry Nowhere Near Its 2025 Self-Sufficiency Goal
In 2015, Beijing’s “Made in China 2025” initiative had outlined targets for a self-reliant China. The...
How China’s Power Crisis Could Bring The Auto Industry to a Halt
The ongoing power shortage in China has forced businesses across many industries to restrict their operations...
Gates Foundation Announces $120 Million to Distribute Merck COVID-19 Drug in Underdeveloped Countries
On Oct. 19, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation announced that it would be setting aside 120 million...