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Wang Hongquanxing one of dozens whose accounts closed in Communist Party purge on promoting rich lifestyles

Wildlife park in China under probe for deaths of tigers, some found in freezers Asia News Network (ANN) is the leading regional alliance of news titles striving to bring the region closer, through an active sharing of editorial content on happenings in the region.

Other animals found dead included African lions, giraffes and macaques. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Badly in need of skilled labor, China is boosting vocational training, starting with a novel way to end prejudice against such a career path.

With millions of tons of electronic products discarded annually, China grapples with mountains of e-waste each year. Now, young entrepreneurs are looking to turn the tide by repurposing the waste into handcrafted pieces of art.

State-linked Sixth Tone news outlet, known for its coverage of socioeconomic issues, comes under scrutiny.

As firms default on debt, China hopes to boost household spending—but it lacks consumer confidence.

A deadly apartment block fire thought to have been caused by an e-bike has prompted a push for more safety regulations.

China has the world's most obese adults, fueling a gray market for the weight-loss drug seen as a "miracle" cure.

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