"It was really painful because I had just started finding joy in competing in sumo at that time," said Arashio, 36, who became the first Chinese to run his own stable this spring. After he filed a ...

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Sumo wrestler Hetal Dave is shattering stereotypes in a sport that is male-dominated and not very common in India.

More and more Chinese cities are using their own unique advantages to boost scientific and technological innovation, as well ...

Chinese cabbages are available all year, look for fresh, firm heads that feel heavy for their size. Tiny black flecks on the leaves are normal and harmless. Reject heads that look wilted, limp or ...

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The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) is no ordinary collection of policy wonks. In China’s political hierarchy it has the status of a government ministry. It has thousands of staff ...