A new survey out of China claims that all the single ladies—and men—are subject to psychological and physical hazards as a result of their crippling loneliness. Happy Valentine’s Day.
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After Three Years, Internet Reunites Chinese Man with Kidnapped Son
A six-year-old boy was reportedly reunited with his father this week after a student living on the other side of the country matched the child’s face to a picture he’d seen online.
Weekend Wrap-Up: Packers Prevail, Protests Persist, And A Boston Woman Is Reunited With Lost Snake
Good Monday morning, NewsFeeders! We’re glad you made it into work today. Shake off that Super Bowl hangover and put on a happy face – because whether you were a Packers supporter or not, we all have to get along this coming week.
Quotes: David Pilling on the Stanley Ho Succession Saga
“It’s enough to give polygamy a bad name.”
David Pilling, FT columnist, on the fight for Stanley Ho’s gambling fortune; Ho fathered 17 children by 4 ‘wives.’
Chinese New Year: Happy 4709! The True Meaning of the Year of the Rabbit
Dust off your fluffy tails and bring out your bunny ears: This party’s sure to be hoppin’.
What Uprising? China Censors News From Egypt
Everybody’s talking about a revolution. Except, that is, in China.
The Prestige of Patty Flipping: China’s Hamburger University More Exclusive Than Harvard
Surely there’s no ivy on the Golden Arches, but Chinese students are trading big-name colleges for Big Macs.
So What Does China Think of ‘Tiger Mother’ Amy Chua?
In America, Amy Chua’s a “Tiger Mother.” In China, she’s something else entirely.
Colbert Vs. Tiger Mom — Stephen Takes on Amy Chua For Big Laughs
Last night on the Report, Colbert joked about parenting, punishment and pedophilia. Amy Chua sent him to his room.
China Plans A New Mega City: Population, 42 Million
A city the size of Switzerland? If China gets its way, yes.
Rotten Apple: Chinese Groups Call Out Company Over Workers’ Rights
When you think about Apple being accused of ignoring safety conditions at its contractors’ factories, your shiny new iPhone may lose some luster.
No More Bears On Tightropes: China Bans Animal Circuses
With good reason, China’s banning animal circuses: they’re popular at zoos, but unless you consider animals being ripped to shreds by tigers as entertainment, you may be in the wrong place.