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Oral Contraceptive Brand Slammed Over ‘Sexist’ China Market Ad
Bayer China, the manufacturer of birth control product Yasmin, said it “respects a woman’s right to autonomous contraception” and has “resolved” the ad.
U.S. doubles down on protecting university research from China
A U.S. national security commission is recommending that American universities take steps to prevent sensitive technology from being stolen by the Chinese military, a sign of growing concerns over the security of academic research.
Shanghai Denies Health Insurance to Doctor Abusers
A new regulation aimed at better protecting medical personnel, who frequently face abuse in China, also guarantees immunity for public health whistleblowers.
China will extend tariff exemptions for 65 U.S. products
China's finance ministry said on Friday that it would extend tariff exemptions for 65 imported products from the United States, including logs and aircraft parts.
China’s Dating Apps Are Swiping Right on Snobbery
In China, where education has become the ultimate marker of social class, match-making platforms are helping users screen out graduates of inferior colleges.
First Chinese Province Scraps Residency Restrictions
Jiangxi is allowing its 46 million inhabitants to obtain local household registration without first having lived or worked in the province for a designated period.
China Limits Schools, Majors That Can Refuse Women
The country’s education ministry says most schools and study programs, apart from some related to public security and the military, may no longer set gender-based admissions requirements, but campaigners argue this doesn’t go far enough.
Beijing Divorce Court Values Wife’s 5 Years of Housework at $7,700
Before China’s civil code came into effect this year, a divorcing spouse could only seek compensation for performing domestic duties if stipulated by a prenuptial agreement.
Submission for China’s Top Sci-Fi Prize Found to Be Stephen King Rip-Off
The writer is also believed to have previously plagiarized several stories from the same anthology by the American author.
An Island in Time: Capturing Dongshan’s Disappearing History
Like many parts of rural China, the southern isle’s rich local culture is quickly being erased as the country modernizes. But photographer Zhu Lanqing is determined to rescue what she can.
China’s Latest Justification for Egg-Freezing Ban Gets Cold Reception
Health authorities say the restrictive policy is meant to curb potentially exploitative practices like egg-selling and surrogacy. Single women say they just want equal rights.
China says ready to enhance exchanges with U.S. on trade, economic front
China is ready to enhance exchanges with the United States on the trade and economic fronts, Wang Wentao, the country's new commerce minister, said on Wednesday.
Weibo Influencer Banned, Detained for Slandering Galwan Valley Martyrs
The user known as La Bi Xiaoqiu had also questioned the officially reported number of casualties from last year’s deadly border skirmish.
This Year, Remote Lüeyang Beat Poverty. Now Comes the Hard Part.
As China’s poverty campaign nears its deadline, rural Chinese wonder whether small-scale factories can keep them out of destitution in the years beyond.
China says China, U.S. and Europe should work together to uphold multilateralism
China, the United States and Europe should work together to uphold multilateralism, after U.S. President Joe Biden called for democracies to coordinate their approach to China, foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said at a briefing on Monday.
The Man Shepherding China’s Best Zoo Through Its Worst Year
Balancing animals’ dignity and visitors’ entertainment was already a tall order, and then the pandemic hit.
Maotai Expert’s Nomination for Top Science Honor Raises Eyebrows
China’s engineering academy is ready to name a new crop of elite academicians, and an alcohol expert’s candidacy has rekindled debate about the process’ fairness and transparency.
‘Hi, Mom’ Is a Hit, but Netizens Are Divided Over Titular Character
The time-travel comedy was one of the highest-grossing films over China’s weeklong Lunar New Year holiday.
3,500 Ancient Tombs Found Under Xi’an Airport Expansion Site
Experts say the recent discovery will help to better understand thousands of years of Chinese civilization.
How 2020 Exposed the Holes in China’s Flood Controls
This summer’s floods have revealed how lower-income regions bordering China’s smaller rivers have become a “weak link” in the country’s flood-control strategy.
