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Hobbled by training and financial hurdles, the number of trained canines has long fallen short of meeting the tremendous demand in the country.

For much of the 20th century, China isolated itself from the West. A series of books helped turn the tide.

In a desperate bid to revive the property market, more than 20 cities have launched schemes encouraging groups of state-sector workers to buy up new apartments at discounts of up to 30%.

Sixth Tone recently published a striking photo series featuring people in the city of Xi’an who have taken up residence in a half-finished apartment complex. In a story repeated throughout China right now, the developer ceased building due to financial difficulties, leaving those who have already fully paid for their new homes little recourse as rents rise and their savings

One Chinese insurance company estimates at least 100 technicians died on worksites, as demand soared due to heat waves.