WUKAN, China -- One of China's most celebrated experiments in grass-roots democracy showed signs of faltering on Friday, as frustrations with elected officials in the southern fishing village of ...

A short-lived tourism boom followed. The village’s guest houses suddenly saw a rush of bookings, as China’s urbanites desperately sought a change of scene over the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday.

The Chinese village with the world’s longest-haired women 28 May 2024 at 11:07. Their beautiful, long hair is a symbol of their culture and traditions.