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On China’s Internet, Bad Parenting Advice Is a Big Problem
Parenting influencers claiming they can turn kids into superstar students are attracting huge followings on Chinese social media. But their advice is often highly problematic.
Get Vaxxed or Stay Home, Some Local Chinese Governments Say
Several local governments are planning to bar residents who haven’t been vaccinated from accessing public venues, a move that has sparked online criticism as the country makes a push for herd immunity.
Despite Some Stumbles, China’s Once-Popular Skating Rinks Roll On
Like karaoke parlors and internet cafés, skating rinks have had to transform themselves since their ‘90s heyday.
China to start giving COVID-19 shots to teenagers this month
Several areas in China will start vaccinating teenagers this month against COVID-19, state media and local authorities said, as the country steps up its inoculation campaign.
17 Dead in Suzhou Hotel Collapse
A local resident said that construction work had been ongoing at the hotel.
Why the Three-Child Policy Is Just a Start
The government is unveiling new policies to make it easier for women to juggle their family and work responsibilities. But what about women who don’t fit neatly into the career woman-housewife dichotomy?
Music School Official Imprisoned for Sexually Harassing Student
Victim’s mother says Xi’an Conservatory of Music party secretary drove daughter to suicide.
Olympics chief mixes up Japanese and Chinese at Tokyo Games presser
Gaffe by International Olympic Committee president triggers backlash on social media
China’s Export Engine Accelerates, Defying Expectations
China’s imports and exports posted stronger-than-expected growth in June as global demand for Chinese goods remained solid and sporadic Covid-19 outbreaks in the country’s biggest export hub didn’t hit outbound shipments as much as expected.
WHO frustrated as countries seek Covid-19 booster shots
The World Health Organization blasted the senseless ‘greed’ of rich countries considering Covid-19 booster vaccinations while the most vulnerable in other nations were left exposed to the virus.
China Called Finance Apps the Best Thing Since the Compass. No Longer.
Beijing’s tech crackdown could imperil the innovation that brought modern finance to underserved people — but also led to concerns about reckless lending and borrowing.
Tests link Hong Kong airport worker’s Covid-19 infection to four Russian cases
Health officials say the airport porter, 50, could have caught virus from undiagnosed aircrew.
China reports 29 new coronavirus cases for July 12 vs 27 a day ago
China reported on Tuesday 29 new confirmed coronavirus cases in the mainland for July 12, up from 27 a day earlier, according to the National Health Commission.
Sinovac-dosed Thai health workers to get AstraZeneca booster
BANGKOK (AP) — A nighttime curfew and other new coronavirus restrictions began Monday in Thailand’s capital and several other provinces, as health officials announced that medical workers will given booster shots of AstraZeneca vaccine after already receiving two doses of China's Sinovac vaccine.
New Coronavirus Variants Seen as Too Contagious for Hotel Quarantines
Australia and China are building new facilities to house international travelers that experts say will be more effective at stopping the virus that causes Covid-19 from leaking out.
Clues to Covid-19’s Origins Include Anonymous Skin Sample in Italy
The case of Milan woman sickened in late 2019 has intrigued global researchers.
Thailand will give health workers a mix of Chinese and Western vaccines.
The move comes after more than 600 medical employees who had received two doses of the Sinovac vaccine became infected.
China’s 10-Year Campaign to Nourish Rural School Kids
Remote Du’an county shows successes of the ambitious program but also the daunting challenges of rising food and operating costs.
Heavy Rains Trigger Evacuations in Beijing and Sichuan
Downpours caused floods, canceled flights, and suspended classes.
Chinese drugmakers agree to supply more than half a billion vaccines to COVAX
The Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) said on Monday it had signed two advance purchase agreements with Chinese drugmakers Sinopharm and Sinovac to provide up to 550 million COVID-19 vaccines to the COVAX programme.
Square dancing to shake off the coronavirus blues
Dance to heal: COVID-19 patients in temporary hospitals are using movement to keep spirits up. Walk into a public park or plaza in China on…
Educational equality in China: How online learning during coronavirus has changed the status quo
For perhaps the first time, all students in China — rich and poor, urban and rural — have equal access to classes with the most…
Beijing eager to declare COVID-19 contained, but economy may take weeks to restart
Screenshot — positive vibes on Xinhua News Agency’s home page. The characters mean “Go China!” (中国加油 zhōngguó jiāyóu) For a week now, top officials in…
10 hilariously aggressive coronavirus propaganda banners found in China
The Chinese government has been using everything at its disposal to keep the virus at bay. Local officials, however, have tapped into simpler, more traditional…
‘One Person City’: Eerie photos of Shanghai during coronavirus
Nicoco is an American photographer who has been documenting the coronavirus outbreak in Shanghai in a photo series called “One Person City” (一个人城市 yīgè rén…
‘One Thousand Families’: Intimate portraits of Chinese lives during coronavirus
The “One Thousand Families” series, featuring portraits of Chinese families, tries to capture a sense of how people are faring during the COVID-19 epidemic. In the eyes of the masked subjects, we see boredom, resilience, anxiety, love, anger, and humor.
