Few years on the Earth
A 20-year-old woman named Hua, from a small city in China, has been diagnosed with Kidney Disease After Dyeing Hair Monthly to emulate celebrity hairstyles. Hua’s case has raised concerns about the health risks associated with the overuse of chemical hair products, particularly among young people influenced by social media and celebrity culture. Doctors have … Read more
In a stark reminder of the perils of illegal organ trafficking, Wang Shangkun, a 17-year-old from Changde in China’s Hunan province, made a fateful decision in early 2011. Desperate to own the latest Apple gadgets amid a wave of consumer frenzy, he sold one of his kidneys on the black market for 20,000 yuan—approximately $3,200 … Read more
In a landmark ruling that underscores China’s aggressive stance against cross-border cybercrime, the Wenzhou Intermediate People’s Court in eastern Zhejiang Province sentenced 39 members of Myanmar’s notorious Ming family on September 29, 2025. The family, long accused of orchestrating a vast criminal network involving telecommunications fraud, illegal gambling, drug trafficking, and human exploitation, faced severe … Read more
In a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through China’s online community, 55-year-old influencer Tang Feiji lost his life on September 27, 2025, when his ultralight aircraft plummeted to the ground during a live broadcast on Douyin, the Chinese counterpart to TikTok. The crash, which occurred in Jiange County, Guangyuan City, Sichuan Province, was witnessed … Read more
In the ever-evolving landscape of global cinema, where artistic integrity often clashes with cultural and regulatory boundaries, a recent controversy has ignited fierce debate. The Australian body-horror film Together, directed by Michael Shanks and starring real-life couple Dave Franco and Alison Brie, has become the center of an international uproar. The film’s Chinese distributor, Hishow, … Read more
In a story that has gripped the nation and sparked widespread heartbreak across social media, a two-year-old boy nicknamed Mianmian endured unimaginable isolation in a tiny rented room in southeastern China after his young mother tragically passed away. Left without adult supervision, the toddler scavenged for survival amid a clutter of everyday items, relying solely … Read more
In a chilling escalation of China’s crackdown on independent journalism, citizen journalist Zhang Zhan has been sentenced to an additional four years in prison. This marks the second time the 42-year-old whistleblower has been targeted with the vague charge of “picking quarrels and provoking trouble,” a legal tool often wielded against dissidents and truth-tellers. Zhang … Read more
In the bustling city of Chongqing, southwestern China, a tale of romance, betrayal, and courtroom drama has captivated the nation. A successful businesswoman, identified only by her surname Zhu, found herself entangled in a whirlwind affair with a younger subordinate at her company. What began as a passionate office romance quickly escalated into a high-stakes … Read more
In a story that’s equal parts heartbreaking and eyebrow-raising, a 16-year-old boy from southeastern China named Huang experienced a fleeting victory in his quest for a few extra centimeters of height. After shelling out the equivalent of over $2,300 for six months of so-called “body-lengthening therapy,” the teenager saw his stature inch up by 1.4 … Read more
In a case that has sent ripples through human rights circles worldwide, 22-year-old Zhang Yadi, a talented Chinese international student known for her passionate advocacy of Tibetan culture, has been missing for over seven weeks. Zhang, who goes by the online alias Tara or @TaraFreesoul, vanished on July 30, 2025, while traveling in Shangri-La, Yunnan … Read more