For decades, the Taklamakan Desert symbolized geological stubbornness. A basin ringed by mountains, starved of moisture, and famous for sandstorms that could swallow roads overnight. Now scientists say its outer rim has begun behaving differently....

The phrase man finds himself in porn video usually belongs to a thriller script, not a police report. Yet that is exactly what happened to a Hong Kong resident who discovered that a hotel stay...

China is reportedly developing a new type of weapon that sounds almost paradoxical: A hypersonic missile small enough to be fired from an ordinary anti-aircraft gun. If confirmed in real-world deployment, the system could compress...

Within a week, Chinese influencer Zhou Yuan went from a niche relationship coach with viral clips to the subject of a multi-agency investigation. Authorities in Changsha say they are examining her training business after allegations...

What’s behind the viral SIM card gold videos? A man in China has gone viral after posting videos showing how he extracts gold from discarded SIM cards, turning electronic waste into precious metal—and igniting a...

Phones belonging to senior aides of former UK prime ministers, including Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson, were allegedly hacked as part of a long-running Chinese espionage operation that penetrated the heart of Britain’s government, according...

What began as a factory error has turned into one of the most unexpected viral hits ahead of Chinese New Year. A red horse plushie, meant to smile but stitched with a downturned mouth, has...

China’s ruling Communist Party has launched an investigation into two of its most senior military leaders—Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli—in a move that could reshape the balance of power inside the People’s Liberation Army (PLA)....

Scientists studying air pollution over two of China’s largest cities have uncovered a disturbing new reality: the atmosphere itself is now loaded with plastic. According to new research, microplastics and nanoplastics are so abundant in...

China has reached a demographic milestone with far-reaching consequences. In 2025, the country recorded its lowest birth rate since the founding of the People’s Republic in 1949, underscoring a population decline that Beijing has struggled...