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China’s National Carbon Trading System Is Delayed
Originally slated to go online by the end of June, the mechanism for limiting greenhouse gas emissions is not yet ready for action.
The Last Days of Old Hongkou
Shanghai is redeveloping swaths of traditional “shikumen” housing in one of its most historic districts. For local residents, it’s the end of an era.
Chinese Provinces Curb Private Schools, Encourage Public Education
While Hunan and Jiangsu will cap the number of students attending private academic institutions, Sichuan has stopped approving such facilities altogether.
Shanghai Leads Way in China’s Carbon Transition
Many Chinese cities and provinces are working on plans to hit peak carbon before 2030. Shanghai, China’s most developed city, is set to lead the way.
Sinovac’s COVID-19 Vaccine Found Safe for Children, Study Suggests
The trial showed that 3- to 17-year-olds had an immune response against the virus after the two-dose shot.
Gansu Ultramarathon Tragedy Blamed on ‘Unprofessional Operations’
Authorities have arrested five people employed by the company that managed the event and punished 27 officials.
Number of Drug Users in China Drops Significantly, Govt Says
Figures from last year suggest that the newly reported number of people who used drugs was less than half that of four years ago.
China Approves First CAR T-Cell Therapy for Cancer Patients
The treatment costs over $370,000 in the United States, though Chinese regulators have yet to disclose the price for the domestic market.
Beijing Subway Adopts Anti-Sexual Harassment Ads to Educate Public
The city’s state-run women’s rights organization has installed posters and videos at subway stations to educate and inform millions of daily commuters about sexual harassment.
100 Rappers, 100 Years: China Drops 15-Minute Revolutionary Rap
The song titled “100%” is said to “express the patriotic soul of each rapper.”
At Shanghai Job Fair, Advocates Call for More LGBT Inclusion
A new survey revealed that the majority of the respondents were dissatisfied with their company’s policies on diversity.
Trash Pit at Scenic Qinghai Highway Raises Ecological Concerns
A group of travelers shared photos of plastic bottles and soda cans scattered along an area cutting through the pristine Hoh Xil region.
China’s Missing Women Revolutionaries
As China prepares to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the CPC, the stories of revolutionary women deserve a spotlight.
In a First, Rare-Disease Patient Given Experimental Foreign Drug
The woman is the first to make use of a 2019 ‘compassionate use’ policy.
In China’s Voguing Houses, Queer Millennials Strike a New Pose
Ballroom culture is quietly flourishing in China’s cities, creating a safe space for young LGBT people to explore their identities.
In a First, Shanghai Fines Local Bakery for Using Plastic Straws
The city slapped a $1,500 fine on the facility, which was caught providing non-biodegradable, disposable plastic straws banned in the city.
Conservationists Try Guiding China’s Wandering Elephants Home
Experts say the climate and environment may not be suitable for the animals as they head further north.
With Podcasts, a Generation of Young Chinese Find Their Voice
The rise of audio is helping young Chinese storytellers explore contentious social issues, but some worry the medium's growing mainstream appeal will spoil the fun.
In Workplace Rights Debate, Who’s Looking Out for China’s Interns?
Fueled by pandemic restrictions and a glut of qualified applicants, competition for internship slots is growing fiercer all the time.
China Mulls Longer Parental Leave to Encourage More Births
Currently, the country does not have a national regulation on child care leave, while women are eligible for 98 days of maternity leave.
