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The controversy erupted earlier this week when a clip of the interview began circulating on Weibo. Speaking to a reporter from the Red Star News, ZhΔng GuΓ¬mΓ©i εΌ ζ‘ζ’ , an outspoken activist for the rights of girls to receive an education, shared a story of how she rejected a sizable donation from a former student because she was a stay-at-home mom by choice.
The American crew of the 'Waverly,' fearing that their human cargo would jump overboard, decided to seal the hold, where hundreds of Chinese workers were being kept. Those workers died in the most gruesome of manners.
Compared with traditional Chinese forms of comedy like sketch shows or crosstalk, Western-imported stand-up comedy is emerging as an art form that is more female-friendly. And women are taking advantage.
The recent killing of the pregnant cat has renewed calls to punish animal cruelty in China. This time, the movement has a powerful ally: China Central Television (CCTV), the Chinese government's state broadcaster.
Lang Ping is Chinaβs Michael Jordan, the most famous, celebrated, and accomplished Chinese athlete of her generation.
Also: The Peopleβs Liberation Army has officially confirmed the withdrawal of all of its sports teams.
Japanese computer game company Nintendo has made some changes to its popular PokΓ©mon game, apparently to appease Chinese censors.
The origin of "tenshindon" is unclear, but you can easily find it at almost every Chinese restaurant in Japan. We'll show you how to make it.
A Berlin-based art performance by LiLi Nacht uses traditional Chinese guohua techniques to reimagine the historical, symbolic, and material aspects of the American identity.