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Ready Player, Too: Life as a Woman in China’s Gaming Industry
China’s home to 300 million female gamers. Why don’t developers take them seriously?
September 22, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
China rolls out fresh policies to boost hydrogen vehicle sales
China, the world's biggest automobile market, rolled out fresh policies to support hydrogen fuel cell vehicles to improve the industry's supply chain and technologies, the finance ministry said on Monday.
September 20, 2020 Source: U.S.
Jiangxi Tells Schools Not to Restrict Students’ Movements
Students nationwide have been complaining of not being allowed to leave their campuses after schools and universities introduced new rules for preventing coronavirus infections.
September 18, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
China to Build National Sex Offender Database for Use by Schools
Schools and education bureaus will also be required to check the database before hiring new staff or issuing teaching licenses, respectively.
September 18, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
British bird group issues gag order over Taiwan-China issue
A British-based wild bird body has issued a gag order telling employees not to comment on its decision to expel a Taiwan conservation group that refused to sign a document related to the Chinese-claimed island's political position.
September 17, 2020 Source: U.S.
Chinese fishing armada plundered waters around Galápagos, data shows
Hundreds of vessels caught logging 73,000 hours of fishing in just one month in new analysis
September 17, 2020 Source: the Guardian
Investigation Finds ‘Insufficient Evidence’ in Foster Daughter Rape Case
Earlier this year, businessman Bao Yuming was accused of raping his teenage daughter for three years.
September 17, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
Court Rules on LGBT Couple’s Landmark Child Custody Case
The lesbian parents’ custody battle has once again highlighted the plight of many LGBT families and the legal challenges they face upon separating.
September 17, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
Teachers Petition Local Governments to Release Withheld Wages
Many teachers, mostly in remote regions, have lodged complaints on a state media outlet’s message board, demanding better working conditions, competitive salaries, and uninterrupted pensions.
September 16, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
Cambodia, China, challenge US over sanctions on Chinese firm
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia and China on Wednesday rejected U.S. allegations that a Chinese state-owned company was guilty of human rights abuses and corruption in its acquisition of land...
September 16, 2020 Source: AP NEWS
The Silent Victims of China-India Travel Bans: Cancer Patients
Thousands of Chinese living with cancer rely on medication produced in India. But this lifeline is now under threat.
September 15, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
Xinhua Article Sparks Debate on Male Teacher Shortage
While some say more male role models are needed to solve the country’s “masculinity crisis,” others argue that such a mentality is inherently sexist.
September 15, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
Taiwan conservationists say kicked out of global bird group in China row
(This September 15 story corrects to show general assembly was held by Chinese Wild Bird Federation, not Birdlife, in paragraph 10)
September 15, 2020 Source: U.S.
Yunnan on Alert Over Imported Coronavirus Cases
The most recent infections were discovered in two individuals who had illegally crossed the province’s land border with Myanmar.
September 15, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
Low Tech, High Speed: Inside China’s Race to a COVID-19 Vaccine
Over half of all coronavirus vaccine candidates to reach late-stage human trials are Chinese-developed. But are they the world’s best shot at beating COVID-19?
September 15, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
China’s Most Famous Disabled Poet Gives Raw Interview on Love, Lust
Yu Xiuhua, a renowned poet with cerebral palsy, recounted being brought low by unrequited love in heart-wrenching detail.
September 14, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
Attack on Chongqing ‘Chengguan’ Was Self-Defense, Police Say
A viral video shows a city management official running after a fruit vendor and beating her before she attacks him with a large knife.
September 14, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
Guizhou Court Holds Man Who Fed Stray Dog Liable for Dog’s Actions
Because the man had been feeding the dog regularly, a court determined that he should pay compensation to another man who was seriously injured by the animal.
September 12, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
‘Different Gender, Different Snack’ Food Promotion Slammed as Sexist
While snacks meant for girls included mostly fruit and vegetable items, meat products were reserved for boys.
September 11, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
Ningxia Conservationists Detained for ‘Picking Quarrels’
Police have asked members of the public to come forward with evidence against the three environmental activists, who have also been accused of robbery and extortion.
September 11, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone