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School Message Board Removed Over Puritanical Posts
The message board on a Henan middle school’s playground had advised readers to remain chaste, wear modest clothing, and eschew masturbation.
Chinese Provinces Move to Ban Plastic Straws by Year’s End
The bans are consistent with a central government guideline from January that pushed for the elimination of single-use plastic straws nationwide.
Viral Video Starts Discussion on Upskirting and ‘Safety Pants’
Many Chinese women have started wearing an additional layer of clothing to deter judgmental comments and would-be voyeurs.
Wiped Out: The Young Chinese Men Trying to Quit Masturbation
Online, young men find convincing, if not necessarily scientific, explanations for the problems of puberty.
Shenzhen Mandates Mandatory Microchipping for Pet Dogs
The chip’s 15-digit code will be linked to vital information about each dog and its owner.
Mass Grave From Ancient Battle Earmarked for Shanxi Cultural Park
Experts believe human remains found in Gaoping may be related to the famed Battle of Changping, from China’s Warring States period.
World’s Tiniest Dinosaur Discovered by Chinese-Led Research Team
Though smaller than every known species of hummingbird, the ancient “eye-teeth bird” is believed to be a predator.
Why I Love ‘Hanfu,’ Even When Others Don’t
An umbrella term for a diverse array of ostensibly traditional clothing, “hanfu” is better suited to making fashion statements than political ones.
U.S. Says China Hackers Stole Secrets, Sought Virus Data
The U.S. accused two Chinese hackers of working for Beijing to steal or try to steal terabytes of data, including coronavirus research, from Western companies in 11 nations -- the second time in a week a foreign nation has been singled out for vaccine-related hacking.
Tango: The Dangerous Dance of China’s Zany Cartoonist
The Chinese artist has attracted a huge following with his irreverent sketches. But not everyone is amused.
Urumqi on High Alert Amid Rising Coronavirus Infections
Officials said the city has gone into “wartime mode” and is launching mass health screenings to track and trace potential cases.
Shenzhen Mulls Protections for Public Health Whistleblowers
A recently announced draft regulation would set up a public health hotline and protect the safety and privacy of whistleblowers “acting in good faith.”
How Grandkids Are Changing China’s LGBT Family Dynamics
Evolving family norms are opening up new spaces for negotiation between LGBT Chinese and their parents.
In Rural China, Schools Tackle a New Subject: Sex Ed
Sex has long been taboo in the Chinese countryside, but an alliance of forward-thinking teachers and volunteers is trying to change that.
China’s First International E-Commerce Court Is Now in Session
For the court’s first case, a Singaporean plaintiff sued a Chinese company from which they had purchased a laptop for false advertising.
The Lasting Pain of China’s Identity Theft Victims
For nearly 20 years, Gou Jing believed someone had stolen the life she should have led. Now, an investigation has proved she was right.
Unhappy Ending for Massage Parlor Accused of Conning Johns
Six people connected with the Hangzhou business — whose promotions featured naked women and suggestive wording — have appealed after being sentenced to up to 14 years in prison for fraud.
Shanghai-Made COVID-19 Vaccine Ready for Human Trials
The candidate is one of a select few mRNA-based vaccines — advantageous because the most laborious steps of the immunization process can take place after inoculation — being tested worldwide.
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Found in South China Pig Herd
Only 39 infections have been confirmed, but the disease’s high transmissibility is concerning to an industry that’s still recovering from a devastating African swine fever epidemic.
