Passengers on the Beijing subway can pay with plastic bottles.
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In Hong Kong, a betrayed wife is legally allowed to kill her adulterous husband, but may only do so with her bare hands. (The husband's lover, on the other hand, may be killed in any manner desired.)
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Scientists in China have built a prototype high-speed maglev train that is theoretically capable of reaching speeds of up to 1,800 mph (2,900 km/h).
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The world's longest traffic jam took place in Beijing, China. It was over 60 miles long and lasted 11 days.
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In the U.S. the typical school year is 180 days long. In China, the typical school year is 251 days.
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In China, teachers allow children to sleep in class for around 20 minutes to help improve their learning.
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