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US should follow EU and China in setting carbon-neutral target: UN's WMO
The United States should join the European Union and China in setting ambitious goals to become carbon neutral, the head of the U.N.'s World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Tuesday.
Chinese Students Favor College Course on Romance, Relationships
A new survey shows a majority of respondents are keen to learn about romance, though some wish schools would adopt a more comprehensive focus on gender.
Shenzhen Expands Its War on Tobacco, E-Cigarettes
In a further step toward becoming a “smoke-free city,” Shenzhen has banned the sale of vapes near schools and set ambitious goals targeting secondhand smoke at home.
China's top climate think tanks push for more cuts to coal use and emissions: report
China's leading climate think tanks are pushing for cuts to carbon emissions and coal use over the next five years, according to speeches and a major report China's top experts on climate change and emissions issued on Monday.
China to Phase Out Farming of 45 Wild Animal Species by 2020
Authorities continue to make strides deterring people from consuming wild animals and minimizing the risk of disease, but experts say more are needed.
China’s Civil Servant Booze Bans Creep Into Private Time
Several Chinese cities had previously issued their own prohibitions on weekday drinking, though experts question whether there is legal basis for such measures.
Henan University Professor Disciplined for Sexual Harassment
After an undergraduate accused Hou Yunhua of touching her inappropriately in his office, former students said he had previously been reported for similar conduct.
China's 2060 carbon neutral goal bill could hit over $5 trillion
China's goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2060 would require investments of more than $5 trillion, which would include renewable power generation capacity, consultancy Wood Mackenzie said on Thursday.
China’s Middle-Aged Dudes Embrace ‘Son-in-Law’ Lit
Cinderalla-esque sagas of scorned male protagonists living in female-dominated households and striving to win the respect of their wives’ parents are resonating with China’s real-life sons-in-law.
The Band That Rocked China’s Internet
How a viral TV stunt thrust folk-rockers Wu Tiao Ren into the center of a debate about language, culture, and authenticity in Chinese music.
Another Chinese Province Says 3 Children Not a Fireable Offense
Guangxi joins several other provincial-level regions in striking family planning violations as grounds for dismissal from official policy.
The Sex Therapist Busting China’s Bedroom Taboos
In China, traditional attitudes toward sex remain prevalent. But foreplay guru Luo Nanxi wants to help the country’s couples loosen up.
What China's plan for net-zero emissions by 2060 means for the climate | Barbara Finamore
Though the country is a huge polluter, it leads the world in the clean technologies that could make this feasible, says Barbara Finamore, author of Will China Save the Planet?
How Old Beliefs Are Adapting to China’s ‘New Normal’
After months of being closed, Shanghai’s places of worship are cautiously reopening to the public.
Livestreamer’s Horrific Death Sparks Outcry Over Domestic Violence
Lhamo, a Tibetan villager, was broadcasting to her 865,000 followers when her ex-husband attacked her, dousing her with gasoline and lighting her on fire.
China Unveils Plan to Improve Vocational Education
As the country’s economy continues to recover from COVID-19, authorities are hoping a vocational education push now will bring relief to impoverished communities down the road.
New Policy in Shenzhen Empowers Environmental Nonprofits
A potentially game-changing regulation from the city’s government gives a wide scope for environmental public-interest lawsuits and includes measures for alleviating the financial burden on NGOs bringing such cases to court.
Ahead of National Day, Didi Braces for Impact
The upcoming eight-day holiday will test China’s still-recovering tourism industry.
Angry Bloggers Dethrone Beijing’s ‘Royal’ Restaurant
Li’s Imperial Cuisine is the latest high-profile eatery to be cut down to size by China’s food influencers.
Kindergarten Teacher Sentenced to Death for Poisoning Students
A Henan court found the teacher guilty of adding sodium nitrite to the children’s food, killing one and sickeing two dozen others.
