Woman Missing 10 Years Found Living in an Internet Cafe
In 2015 a Chinese woman who was missing for a decade and presumed dead was found living in an internet cafe after playing games for 10 years.
Can You Go to Jail for Cheating on a Test?
Chinese students can get 7 years in jail for cheating on exams.
Most of the Tallest Buildings in the World Are in China
China has the largest number of tall buildings in the world, surpassing that of the second and third largest, the United States (800+) and Japan (250+), combined.
Wang is China’s Most Popular Surname
There are 93 million Wangs in China, followed closely by 92 million with the family name Li and 88 million called Zhang.
Which Country Consumes the Most Red Wine?
China surpassed France and Italy as the world's largest red wine consumer in 2014.
Women in China Face Rising University Entry Barriers
Female students in China outperform men to such an extent that some universities have introduced a male quota.
Can Chinese Have Blonde Hair?
Inhabitants of the Chinese town of Liqian have blond hair and white skin.
Man Buys $170M Painting with Credit Card for Millions of Points
In 2015, a Chinese billionaire bought a US$170 million painting by with his credit card so he could use the points for free airfare.
Ghost Marriage in China
In China, some families pay for 'ghost marriages,' employing a matchmaker to help find a suitable spouse for their deceased loved ones.
What is the History of Currency Knives?
Currency shaped like knives was in circulation in China from 770 to 220 BC.
Legends Say China Began in a Great Flood
Legends say China began in a great flood, some 4,000 years ago. Scientists found geological evidence that the flood was real.
Is the Great Wall of China destroyed?
Nearly two-thirds of the Great Wall of China have been damaged or ruined.
What Percentage of China is Buddhist?
China is the country with the largest population of Buddhists, approximately 244 million or 18.2% of its total population.
“World’s Tallest Building” in China Repurposed As Fish Farm
The foundations of a stalled 838-metre-high skyscraper in Changsha, China, are now being used as a fish farm.
What is the Punishment for Human Trafficking in China?
In China, human trafficking is punished with the death penalty.
Why Were Dragon Bones Used in Chinese Medicine?
Villagers in central China have been using dinosaur bones as medicine - thinking they were from dragons.