Why China Is Requiring Ninth Graders to Read ‘Jane Eyre’

New York Times - Sep 28, 2026

The Victorian heroine has long been celebrated in China for her independence and insistence on equality.

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Inside Malaysia’s plan to steal China’s durian market from Thailand

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‘Frustrated astronaut’ Marcos meets Pinoy real deal

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At least two people had been killed and 14 remained missing after an avalanche at Nepal’s Himlung peak, an official said on Monday, as rescuers resumed their search. The avalanche swept through the base camp of the 7,126-metre (23,400-foot) peak near the Chinese border early on Sunday, burying tents under deep snow. “Two bodies were found as rescuers worked until 6pm last night,” said Tul Singh Gurung, president of the Nepal National Mountain Guide Association. “The search continues for 14...

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