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Say No to Smart Drugs?
A mother who gave her daughter “smart drugs” to help prepare for the highly competitive gaokao, China’s national college entrance exam, has prompted an ethical debate on social media.
Tale of a Tragic Comic
As a full-time stand-up street comedian, Zhong Yongming has attracted attention not so much for his jokes as his backstory.
Being Nice (for a Price)
Online chat groups where members gather to compliment one another are lifting spirits on social media.
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There Will Be Blood Cleaning
An unusual cosmetic treatment known as “blood cleaning” recently drew attention after web celebrity Zhang Mofan livestreamed herself getting the procedure done in Japan.
Terracotta Warrior Faces Controversy
A large terracotta warrior bust in downtown Xi’an, Shaanxi Province that wowed crowds by displaying the faces of visitors was recently removed following outcry over its appearance.
Death in the Name of Love
A man who attempted to forcibly take his wife off life support has renewed online debate in China over medical euthanasia.