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Feb 21
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Andrew Methven
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100,000 protesters take to the streets in Taipei
Jun 1
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Andrew Methven
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Price wars in China's solar industry lead to push to go global
Jul 6
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Andrew Methven
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17-year-old fashion student beats hundreds of competitors from top universities in a global mathematics competition
Jun 22
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Andrew Methven
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Worst floods in 30 years hit parts of southern China
Jul 13
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Andrew Methven
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Private school scandal: rotten meat in student meals
Parents demand accountability as cost-cutting measures lead to food safety violations
Oct 26
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Andrew Methven
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Who are China's "unfinished kids"?
Unpacking the social trends that gave rise to this new phrase and what it reveals about China’s education system
Oct 5
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Andrew Methven
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China's drug dilemma: patients push back on limited choices
As hospitals push cheaper generics, patients question their effectiveness and limited options
Sep 28
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Andrew Methven
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China’s long-expected increase of retirement age sparks widespread criticism
Public reactions to policy change and its implications for pension inequality
Sep 21
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Andrew Methven
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China suffers crushing 0-7 defeat to Japan
Historic loss is a painful reminder of ongoing struggles in Chinese football
Sep 14
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Andrew Methven
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Delivery worker clashes with security guard
Images of him begging for mercy go viral and spark protest
Aug 24
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Andrew Methven
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China food safety scandal: cooking oil transported in fuel tankers
Allegations of companies using the same trucks for fuel and cooking oil
Jul 20
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Andrew Methven
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Worst floods in 30 years hit parts of southern China
The never-ending summer "plum rains" cause unprecedented floods in Guangdong and Hunan
Jul 13
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Andrew Methven
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High profile political pundit goes silent
Former Global Times editor Hu Xijin disappears from public view
Aug 17
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Andrew Methven
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100,000 protesters take to the streets in Taipei
Opposition parties play "black box politics" bringing memories of protests 10 years ago
Jun 1
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Andrew Methven
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State media journalists obstructed by police
CCTV reporter forced to stop broadcasting on live TV
Mar 23
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Andrew Methven
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How to discuss Taiwan elections in Mandarin
Exploring the unique language of democracy in Chinese
Jan 20
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Andrew Methven
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How the death of Li Keqiang is being discussed in the Chinese speaking world
Conversations about the sudden passing of China’s former Premier
Nov 4, 2023
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Andrew Methven
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Local shopping mall builds national consumer brand but decides to stay small
Influencers and shoppers flock to see Pangdonglai in Henan's Xuchang
Oct 19
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China’s A-share market surges to new heights
Investors make record gains, but uncertainty looms
Oct 12
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Andrew Methven
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IBM cuts 1,000 jobs in minutes amid China layoffs
R&D centres shut down as company faces declining profits
Sep 7
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Andrew Methven
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Black Myth: Wukong launch boosts brand collaborations
From retail to tech to tourism, companies leverage China’s biggest video game debut
Aug 31
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Andrew Methven
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Bubble tea brand bets big in Paris Olympics
Chagee "Health Ambassador" Zheng Qinwen becomes first Chinese woman to win tennis singles Olympic gold
Aug 10
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Andrew Methven
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Top live streamer quits platform to start new venture
Dong Yuhui leaves East Buy with the help of his old boss
Aug 3
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Andrew Methven
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Arrival of driverless cars threatens livelihoods of thousands of taxi drivers
Baidu's robotaxi trial in Wuhan is causing concerns
Jul 27
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Andrew Methven
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Price wars in China's solar industry lead to push to go global
"Go global, or go down"
Jul 6
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Andrew Methven
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Manner Coffee finds itself in hot water
Confrontations between customers and baristas at one of China's fastest growing coffee chains is about much more than just bad customer service
Jun 29
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Andrew Methven
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