Chen Meiling

China

Editor and Journalist at China Daily Global

Editor and Journalist at China Daily Asia Weekly

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Articles

Many takers for 'Wild Man' post in national park

1 week ago | chinadaily.com.cn | Chen Meiling

A recent advertisement recruiting "Wild Men" with a daily wage of 500 yuan ($69.6) per person in Shennongjia Forestry District, Hubei province, has proved a hit online, attracting about 10,000 job seekers. The advertised post is for non-player characters (NPCs) — more commonly known as actors or actresses — who can behave like wild men to provide an immersive and interactive experience for tourists.
Ancient ‘bestie’ figurine charms modern visitors

4 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Chen Meiling |Qi Xin

THE ARTICLES ON THESE PAGES ARE PRODUCED BY CHINA DAILY, WHICH TAKES SOLE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONTENTSA painted pottery figurine depicting two women holding hands, housed at the Luoyang Museum in Henan province, has recently gained widespread attention online. The artefact, dating back over 1,500 years, has drawn large crowds eager to snap a photo with its touching portrayal of an ancient “bestie” friendship.
Hunan's traditional dragon boat competition draws 4,200 athletes

4 weeks ago | chinaservicesinfo.com | He Chun |Chen Meiling

Approximately 4,200 athletes are competing in the fierce waters of the 2025 Mayang Traditional Dragon Boat Race in Huaihua, Hunan province, which will conclude on Saturday. The six-day race features an 800-meter upstream sprint with 60 rowers per boat. Two dragon boats race head-to-head in each heat. At the referee's signal, the boats shoot forward like arrows, cutting through the waves.
Yunnan's biodiversity nurtures miracles of nature

1 month ago | chinadailyhk.com | Li Yingqing |Chen Meiling

Province provides foundation for biological and ecological securityIntroduction:Known as the "Kingdom of Plants" and "Kingdom of Animals", Southwest China's Yunnan province has a diverse landscape and rich biodiversity. Despite covering only 4.1 percent of China's land area, Yunnan has more than 50 percent of the country's plant species, 70 percent of its animal and fungal species, and over 80 percent of its vegetation types.
Yunnan's biodiversity nurtures miracles of nature

1 month ago | chinadailyasia.com | Li Yingqing |Chen Meiling

Province provides foundation for biological and ecological securityIntroduction:Known as the "Kingdom of Plants" and "Kingdom of Animals", Southwest China's Yunnan province has a diverse landscape and rich biodiversity. Despite covering only 4.1 percent of China's land area, Yunnan has more than 50 percent of the country's plant species, 70 percent of its animal and fungal species, and over 80 percent of its vegetation types.
Marriage registration in China becomes easier, more romantic than ever

1 month ago | chinadailyhk.com | Chen Meiling |Cang Wei

Since May 10, getting married in China is becoming a piece of cake. Wedding cake. Gone are the rules about documenting permanent household registration, or hukou. Gone are the rules requiring that marriages take place in the hukou city of one partner. Star-crossed lovers can now tie the knot anywhere they choose in China. And it's so much more romantic. They can register at the place where they first met, for example, or where they studied or started a business or pledged their everlasting love.
Cities vie for a slice of cake as marriage rules ease

1 month ago | chinadailyhk.com | Chen Meiling |Cang Wei

Chinese couples are now tying the knot in their favorite cities nationwide, with the country revising its marriage registration regulation to ease the documentation process, and this paradigm shift in rules has become the icing on the wedding cake for the local economy.
Controlling blood glucose advised in fighting diabetes

2 months ago | chinadaily.com.cn | Chen Meiling

Fasting blood glucose levels among Chinese adults have been increasing, signaling potential health risks, experts say. A study recently published in Nature Communications by a team from Fuwai Hospital at the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences found that from 2010 to 2018, the average fasting blood glucose levels rose from 5.7 mmol/L to 5.9 mmol/L among men aged 25 and older, while levels among women increased from 5.6 mmol/L to 5.8 mmol/L.
Neighborhood community reaches out to the needy after charity sale

2 months ago | shine.cn | Chen Meiling

A charity sale at the community square in the Riyue Huacheng neighborhood raised over 2,000 yuan (US$273) in half a day. It is part of the regular activities of Riyue Huacheng's "Neighborly Charity Warehouse" initiative, which evolved from simple sales to a structured project. Residents donate unused items and participate in sales, creating a sustainable model of community support for those in need. The initiative began as a core public welfare project in 2015.
Charity sale extends a helping hand

2 months ago | archive.shine.cn | Chen Meiling

A charity sale at the community square in the Riyue Huacheng neighborhood raised over 2,000 yuan (US$273) in half a day. It is part of the regular activities of Riyue Huacheng’s “Neighborly Charity Warehouse” initiative, which evolved from simple sales to a structured project. Residents donate unused items and participate in sales, creating a sustainable model of community support for those in need. The initiative began as a core public welfare project in 2015.