Stories from China

A Chinese university has held a practical wedding ceremony for its graduates. The event captured attention for its unique blend of academic and personal milestones.

DingTalk CEO Chen Yusen announced organizational changes, splitting the DingTalk and Wukong business units. DingTalk, a business communication and collaboration platform, is splitting its 2 billion yuan business units. The move involves separating two billion-dollar business units. Alibaba's DingTalk is splitting its business-to-business units. Zhu Hong will lead the core platform business, including DingTalk, while Shu Junliang will lead the integrated Wukong and MuleRun teams. The exact structure of the split was not detailed. Chinese business communication platform DingTalk has announced a split of its business units.

Shandong Provincial Center for Public Health has stated that expert Yu Zhaoyan never linked the chemical formamide detected by the mass spectrometry center to infant diapers. A health center in Shandong, China, has denied any link between chemicals found in diapers and adverse health effects in children. The specific chemical and the nature of the alleged link were not clarified. The center stated that investigations found no evidence of harmful chemical contamination. The Shandong Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention has denied a link between diaper chemicals and health issues. The center stated there is no scientific evidence to support such a connection. The center stated that the chemicals are safe and do not pose a risk. The center stated that it has not been involved with diaper production or distribution.

Dacia is relocating the production of its new budget car to China, leaving Romania without the manufacturing project. China is identified as the biggest beneficiary of this decision. This move is part of a broader strategy to expand production capabilities. The move impacts Dacia's global production footprint. This move is expected to impact European production lines. Automaker Dacia has decided to move the production of its new car models to China. The specific models and timeline for the move were not disclosed.

Zhejiang University announced that starting in 2027, over 10 of its colleges will only admit professional master's degree students. This decision impacts postgraduate admissions at the institution. Over 10 colleges at Zhejiang University announced they will only admit full-time professional master's students for 2027. This follows similar moves by top universities like Fudan and Tongji, sparking discussions about reduced graduate opportunities. Several Chinese universities are reportedly limiting admissions for master's degree programs. The specific number of admissions affected was not detailed. This policy affects higher education in China. The policy aims to better align higher education with national economic needs. China's Ministry of Education has announced new limits on master's degree admissions for certain universities.

New Oriental founder Yu Minhong fulfilled a promise by awarding 10 outstanding employees and teachers a trip to Antarctica. New Oriental founder Yu Minhong announced a lottery for 10 Antarctica cruise spots, each valued at 150,000 yuan. The specific number of teachers or details of the trip were not disclosed. The trip is scheduled for later this year. The founder of New Oriental, Yu Minhong, announced that he will fund a trip to Antarctica for 100 teachers.

China's National Bureau of Statistics has released a new index for total retail sales of social consumption goods and services. The release is part of efforts to monitor and stimulate domestic consumption.

The controlling executive of a star weight loss drug company is under investigation for market manipulation.

The Doubao app, used by over 200 million people daily, generates less than one million yuan in daily revenue, primarily from e-commerce commissions.

China placed the majority of nitazenes under national control in July 2025, with tightened regulations attempting to stem their flow. Bellingcat has previously reported on nitazene adverts targeting the European market and the Chinese suppliers behind them. China is implementing stricter controls over nitazenes, a class of potent synthetic opioids. Beijing has implemented stricter controls over nitazenes, aiming to maintain the current level of drug enforcement. The exact figures for these measures are not yet public.