Who is the Largest Cigarette Manufacturer in the World?
The world's largest producer of cigarettes is a company owned by the Chinese government.
The Myopia Boom
90% of Chinese teenagers and young adults suffer from myopia (short-sightedness).
Chinese Tourists Now Biggest Source of Travel Spending
The Chinese are the single biggest source of global tourism income.
The Ugly Wife is a Treasure at Home
There is a common Chinese idiom that states, 'The ugly wife is a treasure at home.'
What is China’s Most Populated Province?
According to the Seventh National Population Census conducted in 2020, approximately 126 million people lived in Guangdong province in China in 2020.
Can Everyone in China Speak Mandarin?
One-third of the population of China can't speak Mandarin, the country's official language.
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.
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.
China’s Kingdom of the Little People
The Kingdom of the Little People is a theme park near Kunming, China that features comic performances by people with dwarfism.
Groundwater Polluted in 90% of Chinese Cities
Groundwater water supplies are polluted or overexploited in about 9 out of every 10 Chinese cities according to official state media.
Death Penalty for White Collar Criminals
Company executives in China can get sentenced to death for committing fraud.
Dogs and Cats As Food in China
More than 10 million dogs and about four million cats are killed every year across China for their meat.
Water Pollution and Human Health in China
Drinking water contaminated with levels of animal and human excreta that exceed maximum permissible levels by as much as 86% in rural areas and 28% in urban areas.
More Than 30 Million People in China Live in Caves
Many live in Shaanxi province, where the region's porous soil is particularly well-suited for easy digging.
How To Break A Bone?
The Chinese people like burn bone soup.
Can you believe this essay is handwritten?
A Chinese middle school rose to fame this week after its pupils’ English handwriting amazed internet users.