Chinese farms in Shandong province are reporting ultra-high agricultural yields of 3,000 jin per mu through annual two-crop rotations. This achievement echoes the exaggerated claims made during the 1958 Great Leap Forward, which historically led to a devastating famine.
A man surnamed Si in Anyang, Henan province, faked his death in June last year to avoid prosecution for drink-driving, a case recently revealed by prosecutors. He staged a fatal overdose after being arrested in January and released on bail, fearing imprisonment due to prior offenses and debts.
Chinese student Xu Yifang, admitted to Tsinghua University with a high gaokao score, went viral for achieving success without private tutoring. Her parents opted for a relaxed home environment, a contrast to many elite students in China.
A woman in China's Henan province has gained online acclaim for helping her husband, Zhao Jinqian, emerge from a years-long vegetative state by biting his toes to stimulate his nerves. Zhao fell from a roof in 2019 while saving a child, suffering severe brain injuries.
Han Yaping, an 18-year-old from a disadvantaged rural family in Henan, China, achieved a top score of 699/750 on the gaokao. Despite offers from leading universities and attention from live-streamers offering financial aid, she declined their support.
An eight-year-old boy from Zhengzhou, China, went viral after promoting his burn-survivor mother's recycling and slipper stall on a university campus. His heartfelt pitch drew applause and sales from students.
An influencer's act of kindness in Henan, China, ended in tragedy when an 81-year-old farmer died in a car crash shortly after the influencer bought his produce. The farmer, surnamed Jing, sold 75kg of vegetables to the influencer, surnamed Zhang, for a discounted price.
An unopened bottle from China's Warring States period (475–221 BC) has revealed the composition of an ancient alcoholic beverage. Made from broomcorn millet, wheat, and barley, the drink's recipe indicates sophisticated brewing techniques using a fermentation starter called qu.
A seven-year-old Chinese boy was admitted to intensive care with acute volvulus and bowel necrosis after consuming two iced drinks in hot weather. The incident has sparked online debate.
Henan Province has passed a decision to integrate and serve the national unified market, the first provincial-level decision of its kind. The decision aims to break down barriers, strengthen connectivity, and build hubs to foster economic circulation.
A popular influencer dog, Chutou, was stolen and slaughtered in central China, highlighting legal gaps in pet protection. The owner, Guo, is seeking justice after the Border Collie, with 1.5 million followers, was taken from his family's fields.
Henan Province has enacted a new regulation to protect and develop Yu opera, a 300-year-old art form. The law includes provisions for digital preservation, technological integration, and innovative performance formats to attract younger audiences.
Villages in Hubei and Henan provinces are collaborating on a cross-provincial tourism project along the Yan'ergou River, the source of the Huai River. The "one raft crossing two provinces" bamboo raft漂流 project aims to break down administrative barriers and share tourism revenue.
Shi, former abbot of Shaolin Temple, sentenced for embezzling over 131 million yuan and taking 11.63 million yuan in bribes between 2003-2025.
Archaeologists in Henan, China, discovered 146,000-year-old tools suggesting Homo juluensis innovated during a harsh ice age, challenging the idea that creativity peaks in good climates. The findings indicate advanced technological thinking in East Asia during the Middle Pleistocene.
A nine-year-old boy nicknamed Zichen in rural Henan province, China, has become an internet sensation after his story of caring for his 73-year-old grandfather went viral. The boy, whose father died several years ago and mother left the family, handles all household chores and brings meat from his school canteen for his grandfather, fearing he might die without it. The video has been viewed 46 million times, prompting local authorities to intervene with assistance.
