China is often perceived as a monolith β not just politically, but socially and culturally, too. Nothing could be further from the truth, and The China Project dives deep into its diverse and changing society and culture on a daily basis.
A Chinese child-raising consulting agency giving unscientific and β in some cases β dangerous parenting advice to new moms is in the news after a baby died when a new mother followed its recommendations.
As Wuhan slowly opens up after 76 days of lockdown β which began on January 23 and was officially lifted April 8 β Laura Gao wants to share some stories from her relatives who are still there.
The news served as a grim reminder that sexual misconduct by teachers is a common problem in Chinese schools. In many cases, offenders are allowed to get away with their crimes because of a culture of covering up sexual abuse at schools, and the indifference of the authorities.In April, an unusually high number of stories about teachers engaging in sexually inappropriate behavior have made the news.
Hand-pulled noodles are not only tasty, but also fun to make. Best of all, they're actually pretty easy to make. Season them or pair them with pretty much anything you want to make them your own.
It started in 2015 with SΕ«n XiΓ ochuΔnΒ εη¬ε·, a Sichuanese construction worker who livestreamed League of LegendsΒ games on a channel belonging to his friend. Now, "NMSL" is ubiquitous on the Chinese internet. How exactly did that happen?
Lululemon faces China boycott over βbat fried riceβ shirt
Over the years, Chinese zoos have earned themselves a poor reputation when it comes to the treatment of animals. There have been a considerable number of reports revealing practices such as underfeeding, keeping animals in poor living conditions, and forcing them to perform demeaning tricks for entertainment purposes.However, as awareness of wildlife welfare and conservation grows, some Chinese zoos are transforming themselves from profit-oriented businesses into educational institutions whose main functions are to save endangered species and teach the public about animals and conservation.
Last week was a big week for dogs in China: China's agriculture ministry released a draft classifying them as pets instead of livestock. The announcement follows February's nationwide ban on the trade and consumption of wildlife in China following widespread suspicion that the COVID-19 outbreak stemmed from the virus being transmitted from wild animals to humans.
At the age of 25, Hai Zi killed himself by laying down on railroad tracks. But in his short life, he produced around 1,000 pages of poetry, some of which guaranteed he'll be remembered forever.