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Interesting news and stories translated into English from China and the Chinese-language internet.

Kunming chengguan brutally beat a man to death when he tried recovering his impounded three-wheel bike. The incident causes a local uproar and massive protest.

Kunming Protest After Chengguan Beats Man to Death Kunming chengguan brutally beat a man to death when he tried recovering his impounded three-wheel bike. The incident causes a local uproar and massive protest. 44

A Chinese netizen selects the top 10 most annoying phrases in Chinese and explains why. The list includes 随便(whatever), 我是为你好(for your own good), & 同志(comrade).

Netizen Selects Top Ten Most Annoying Chinese Phrases A Chinese netizen selects the top 10 most annoying phrases in Chinese and explains why. The list includes 随便(whatever), 我是为你好(for your own good), & 同志(comrade). 81

Participants in the recent Hubei rescue of 2 drowning boys where 3 university students died claim that a nearby fishing boat refused to help without being paid.

Nearby Fishing Boat Refused To Save Drowning Students Participants in the recent Hubei rescue of 2 drowning boys where 3 university students died claim that a nearby fishing boat refused to help without being paid. 98

3 young Hubei university students who can't swim drown while rescuing 2 little boys trapped in a river. Chinese netizens wonder if they were heroic or foolish.

Hubei University Students Drown While Saving Children 3 young Hubei university students who can't swim drown while rescuing 2 little boys trapped in a river. Chinese netizens wonder if they were heroic or foolish. 47

English translations of a NetEase feature on the controversies, scandals, waste, and Olympic comparisons of China's 11th National Games in Shandong province.

China 11th National Games: Controversies, Scandals, Costs English translations of a NetEase feature on the controversies, scandals, waste, and Olympic comparisons of China's 11th National Games in Shandong province. 57

A young Chinese woman explains on the internet how difficult her life is repaying her mortgage but why she believes a house is still more dependable than a man.

‘Houses More Dependable Than Men’, Says Chinese Women A young Chinese woman explains on the internet how difficult her life is repaying her mortgage but why she believes a house is still more dependable than a man. 28

New, exclusive student organization at Wenzhou University in China restricted only to students who

Wenzhou University’s Exclusive Club For Rich & Powerful New, exclusive student organization at Wenzhou University in China restricted only to students who "possess great wealth", have government connections, entrepreneurs... 29

News of Somali pirates seizing the Chinese cargo ship

Chinese Cargo Ship & Crew Held Hostage By Somali Pirates News of Somali pirates seizing the Chinese cargo ship "De Xin Hai" & its crew are making headlines across China's media. Angry Chinese netizens demand a rescue. 79

‘Happy Farms’ Game Destroys Chinese Jobs, Relationships Why is "Happy Farms" such a popular online game on China's QQ & Kaixing001 social networks? Why are so many Chinese netizens planting & stealing virtual crops? 71

A Chinese woman shares her life story, how she became a prostitute in Beijing, and reveals the mobile numbers of her customers, whom she has infected with AIDS.

Beijing Prostitute Posts Customers’ Mobile Numbers & AIDS A Chinese woman shares her life story, how she became a prostitute in Beijing, and reveals the mobile numbers of her customers, whom she has infected with AIDS. 150

Chinese netizens express support for upholding the death sentence of convicted British drug smuggler, Akmal Shaikh, despite arguments that he is mentally ill.

British Drug Smuggler’s Death Sentence, Netizen Reactions Chinese netizens express support for upholding the death sentence of convicted British drug smuggler, Akmal Shaikh, despite arguments that he is mentally ill. 216

A Chinese girl's stunning and funny cell phone conversation on the metro subway after discovering her boyfriend has been cheating on her. Netizens are awed.

Chinese Girl’s Stunning Conversation Overheard On Metro A Chinese girl's stunning and funny cell phone conversation on the metro subway after discovering her boyfriend has been cheating on her. Netizens are awed. 86

Chinese netizen reactions to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin arriving in Beijing to sign business contracts worth $5.5 billion with Chinese companies.

Putin Arrives To Do Business With China, Netizen Reactions Chinese netizen reactions to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin arriving in Beijing to sign business contracts worth $5.5 billion with Chinese companies. 42

Chinese Company Buying Hummer Brand Deal Criticized News of Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery deal to buy the Hummer brand from American GM being revitalized brings new criticism by Chinese netizens. 34

Chinese netizen reactions to news of American President Obama winning the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. Many are confused, upset, bitter, but some defend the choice.

Obama Awarded Nobel Peace Prize, Chinese Reactions Chinese netizen reactions to news of American President Obama winning the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. Many are confused, upset, bitter, but some defend the choice. 101

A lottery player spends 176 RMB ($26) and wins 359.9 million ($52 million) to set a new China lottery record. Chinese netizens are amazed, envious, & skeptical.

Chinese Lottery Winner Wins Record 359.9 Million RMB A lottery player spends 176 RMB ($26) and wins 359.9 million ($52 million) to set a new China lottery record. Chinese netizens are amazed, envious, & skeptical. 23

A former Chinese nuclear weapons researcher is now a quiet 70-year-old man who labors daily, single-handedly caring for his mentally ill wife, daughter, & son.

Old Chinese Man Selflessly Cares For His Mentally Ill Family A former Chinese nuclear weapons researcher is now a quiet 70-year-old man who labors daily, single-handedly caring for his mentally ill wife, daughter, & son. 36

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