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Gaokao Results Trigger Wave of College Admissions Scams

2026-06-29 00:00:00

Worried that their children may not apply to the right schools, parents are enlisting application consultants for help — and getting scammed.

Death Becomes Her: China’s New Hit Game Finds Fans in Failure

2026-06-29 00:00:00

A live-action game about China’s only female emperor is finding devoted fans among people who have never played it themselves. Instead, they watch streamers struggle, die, and try again.

Hit Chinese Otome Game’s Werewolf Is Too Scary, Fans Say

2026-06-26 00:00:00

The game’s developer believed a rugged, muscular werewolf could become its next virtual heartthrob. Many players, however, disagree.

Poultry Returns: Botanist Fights Off the Desert With 50,000 Chickens

2026-06-26 00:00:00

While studying degraded grasslands in northern China, one scientist started keeping chickens — and discovered a secret weapon against desertification.

Floods Hit Northwest and Southern China After Record Rainfall

2026-06-25 00:00:00

As extreme weather events continue to rise, experts warn that the return of El Niño may partly be to blame.

When It Comes to Football, a Huge Population Doesn’t Help

2026-06-25 00:00:00

A demographic theory argues that, contrary to what you might think, having many millions of people might make it harder to find 11 world-beating football players.