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She’s China’s Newest Photography Star. She’s Also 6 Years Old.
Pint-sized street photographer Shengsheng has shot to fame on Chinese social media. But some worry she’s too young to handle her newfound stardom.
May 17, 2021 Source: Sixth Tone
AP Exclusive: Full-blown boycott pushed for Beijing Olympics
Groups alleging human-rights abuses against minorities in China are calling for a full-blown boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, a move likely to ratchet up pressure on the International Olympic Committee, athletes, sponsors and sports federations.
May 17, 2021 Source: AP NEWS
Russian Man Overjoyed to Finally Lose Chinese Talent Show
When aspiring fashion designer Vladislav Sidorov, aka Lelush, reluctantly agreed to be on a Chinese reality show, he expected to be voted off immediately. Instead, he survived until the final vote.
May 17, 2021 Source: Sixth Tone
China’s Hottest Livestream Trend: Fraud
As the commercial livestreaming buzz fades, Chinese influencer agencies are searching for ways to keep viewing figures high. Many are turning to a tried-and-tested method: faking it.
May 15, 2021 Source: Sixth Tone
U.S. will not leave Australia alone to face China coercion -Blinken
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday that the United States would not leave Australia alone in the face of economic coercion from China, and that such behavior toward U.S. allies would hamper improvement in U.S.-Sino relations.
May 13, 2021 Source: Reuters
Jingdezhen’s Ancient Ceramics Industry Faces an Uncertain Future
The city’s artisans are famed for their skill and attention to detail, so why can’t they make a good living?
May 12, 2021 Source: Sixth Tone
How Fear and Stigma Are Hurting China’s Kids With ADHD
Many Chinese parents are afraid of putting their children with ADHD on medication. But the costs of not getting treatment are often far greater.
May 12, 2021 Source: Sixth Tone
Experts Pan Plan That Sent Endangered Porpoises to Aquariums
Breeding Yangtze finless porpoises in captivity is unlikely to grow their wild population of around 1,000 individuals, activists say.
May 11, 2021 Source: Sixth Tone
Why China Is Running Out of Lab Monkeys
Trade restrictions and an increase in biomedical research, including into COVID-19 vaccines, have driven the price of animals used in experiments to new heights.
May 11, 2021 Source: Sixth Tone
Inside the Communist Party’s Private Sector Push
The Communist Party of China is building grassroots organizations in the private sector in a bid to bring corporations and the state closer together.
May 10, 2021 Source: Sixth Tone
Child Acrobats Flee Abusive School, Found After 6 Days
Many online have called for child performances to be abolished completely, while professionals say rural training schools deserve more scrutiny.
May 10, 2021 Source: Sixth Tone
China to draw 'separation line' on peak of Mount Everest
BEIJING (AP) — China will draw a “separation line” atop Mount Everest to prevent the coronavirus from being spread by climbers ascending Nepal's side of the mountain, Chinese state media reported Monday...
May 10, 2021 Source: AP NEWS
China’s Xi Tells IOC the Winter Olympics Will Proceed as Planned
Chinese President Xi Jinping has told the International Olympic Committee he’s certain the 2022 Winter Olympics will be held as planned, a show of confidence that comes as the rest of the world struggles to contain Covid-19.
May 7, 2021 Source: Bloomberg
With Heavy Rain Forecast for May, China Warns of Potential Flooding
Authorities have also called on local officials in the north to be on guard for risks associated with melting glaciers due to the warming climate.
May 7, 2021 Source: Sixth Tone
China opens Everest's north side to 38 virus-tested climbers
BEIJING (AP) — China has opened Mount Everest's northern slope to a few dozen mountaineers who will be tested for the coronavirus and must keep their distance while ascending the world's highest peak...
May 7, 2021 Source: AP NEWS
I Got the Vaccine. Why Are So Many Chinese Still Hesitating?
Getting vaccinated is an almost painless process in much of China, yet many continue to vacillate.
May 6, 2021 Source: Sixth Tone
Adidas, Nike Web Sales Plunge in China Amid Xinjiang Boycott
Online sales of Adidas AG and Nike Inc. plunged in China after a boycott of international brands that have taken a stand against the treatment of Muslim Uyghurs in the Xinjiang region, reflecting the blow to businesses that cross Beijing’s political lines.
May 6, 2021 Source: Bloomberg
Chinese Overwatch Teams Threaten Boycott Of Korean Player For Statements On Taiwan And Hong Kong [Update: Teams 'Resume Normal Activities']
One of the most beloved players in the Overwatch League is facing backlash over political comments he made in a stream. On Chinese social media site Weibo, several members of the Chinese Overwatch League teams stated they would boycott any events that include Korean player Jong-ryeol “Saebyeolbe” Park due to his…
May 5, 2021 Source: Kotaku
China’s Rural Men Want to Get Married. Women, Not So Much.
Young men in small-town China still hold traditional views on marriage, but their prospective partners now have other priorities, a new report has found.
May 4, 2021 Source: Sixth Tone
Chinese Province Launches Gold ‘Health Code’ for Vaccine Recipients
The digital reward is designed to motivate young people to get vaccinated, according to local authorities.
May 4, 2021 Source: Sixth Tone