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These days have been filled with tension and anger in the city of Jiangyou (江油市), Sichuan, after a rare, large-scale protest broke out following public outrage over a severe bullying incident and how ...

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🌏 Malaysia, China, and the Region in a Pivotal Year 🗓️ Wednesday, 30 July 2025 📍 Lowy Institute, Sydney 🇦🇺 & Online ⏰ 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM AEST 🎥 In-person & Livestreamed Event As Malaysia chairs ...

T his week, news about a well-known Chinese monk going off the Buddhist path has triggered many discussions on Chinese social media. The story revolves around Shi Yongxin (释永信), the head monk at China ...

🀄 Mahjong Rules! Book Talk and Game Play with Nicole Wong 🗓️ Thursday, 21 August 2025 📍 Chinese Historical Society of America Museum, San Francisco, CA ⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM PDT🏛️ In-person Event An ...

O n July 16, locals in Yuhang (余杭), a district of Hangzhou, noticed something fishy about their running water. It had turned brown and smelled unpleasant. From residential compounds in Liangzhu to ...

After six students drowned in a mine tank, social media users question safety precautions and media framing.

🤝 Chinese Business and Social Networking at Lucy Wong Fitzrovia 📅 Date: Tuesday, 19 August 2025 🕒 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM GMT+1 📍 Location: Lucy Wong, 33–34 Rathbone Place, London W1T 1JN, United ...