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Chinese Footwear Brands Scrutinized Over Toxic Chemical
Three major companies were found to have excessive amounts of phthalate in their slippers.
China’s COVID-19 Vaccine Makers Are Going Abroad for Human Trials
With dwindling coronavirus cases at home, Chinese biomedical companies are cooperating with Brazil and the UAE for phase three clinical trials.
Trapped Abroad, China’s ‘Little Pinks’ Rethink Their Country (Published 2020)
Young and patriotic, overseas students often defend their nation against its critics. But when many tried to return home during the pandemic, they became targets themselves.
Weibo and the Decay of China’s Public Sphere
Not having kids doesn’t mean a woman is a “failure.” So why can’t China stop arguing about it?
Kids Learn Music, Confidence at Guizhou’s School of Rock
A few years ago, Haiga Elementary School was underfunded and underutilized. Now it has a strong reputation for academics, buoyed by a music program that teaches kids to cover rock ‘n’ roll classics.
Enter Ghost: China’s Growing Obsession With Immersive Plays
‘Mythic Stories of Fanling Township’ is the latest production to tap into Chinese theatergoers’ craving for interactive and unique cultural experiences.
China Punishes ByteDance, Tencent-Backed Apps in Clampdown
China has penalized 10 of the country’s most popular livestreaming apps, suspending some of their operations in a renewed crackdown on fast-growing services backed by Tencent Holdings Ltd. and ByteDance Ltd.
Brazilian Expat Accused of Secretly Filming Women, Posting Videos Online
Two women in Shenzhen said they weren’t aware they were being filmed while on dates with the man, who has denied any wrongdoing.
Chinese Basketball League Resumes Season After 5-Month Hiatus
The remaining 70-plus games of the CBA season will be played over the next two weeks in Qingdao and Dongguan.
In Guangzhou, Migrants Return to a Harsh New Labor Market
As COVID-19 receded, a migrant worker rushed back to the garment factories of southern China. But she found the city utterly changed.
China to Reduce Coal Consumption Amid Economic Downturn
Experts say the central government’s decision to cap coal power projects may prevent provincial authorities from fueling economic growth at the expense of the environment.
Positive energy: the darker side of China’s social media catchphrase
The once-innocent internet meme has taken on a political hue and been linked to the death of a child, raising the question: is there something deeply negative about relentless positivity?
Chinese activist Lu Yuyu freed from prison after four years behind bars
Lu and partner Li Tingyu were charged in 2016 with ‘picking quarrels and provoking trouble’ for publishing the daily Wickedonna blog about protests and demonstrations staged across China.
Mass Virus Testing Strains Beijing’s Resources
The Chinese capital is testing hundreds of thousands of residents amid its recent coronavirus outbreak.
In China, a Lawsuit Galvanizes the Transgender Rights Movement
Transgender Chinese face widespread discrimination at work. But some believe the courts could offer an avenue for change.
Beijing’s COVID Cluster ‘Contained,’ But Search for Source Continues
A leading CDC expert believes the local outbreak’s peak was nearly a week ago, though many of the infected didn’t show symptoms initially.
Beijing to Disburse 3 Million Yuan to Struggling Cinemas
Movie theaters in the city will receive $1,600 on average from a special development fund that is normally allocated toward subsidizing film productions and building new cinemas.
‘Middle-Aged’ Celebs Are Vying to Become China’s Next Girl Group
Some viewers praise “Sisters Who Make Waves” for being inclusive, while others say the show does little to address the real issues older women in China’s entertainment industry face.
China’s United Front Pressures Support for Hong Kong Laws
The United Front puts the squeeze on companies to support China’s national security laws for the city.
Subculture Sellouts: Kuaishou and Bilibili Embrace Normcore
Long known as havens for China’s marginalized, nerdy, and just plain weird, the two video platforms are trading their grassroots cred for a more yuppie-friendly image.
