Water crisis threatens China city of 3.8 million: A Chinese city of 3.8 million people closed schools and was trucking in drinking water Wednesday after shutting down its water system following a chemical plant explosion that officials said polluted a nearby river with toxic benzene.
Poll—1 in 8 Young Persons Is a 'Net Addict': According to a survey released yesterday, conducted by the China Youth Association for Network Development (CYAND), more than 13 percent of Chinese youths and young adults are addicted to the Internet based on criteria developed by CYAND.
Young Chinese make a living through fists: Young toughs with few prospects for marriage or meaningful employment can find work at a respectable wage beating and intimidating lawyers, activists, journalists and ordinary citizens who challenge corrupt village leaders and wealthy business owners.
'Second Wives' Are Back: Mistresses are again a status symbol in China. As scandal spreads, the government worries that they are a motive for public corruption.
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