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Vaccinations Only Way Out of Pandemic, China Tells Reluctant Public
Officials say getting inoculated needs to be a priority even for people who don’t feel they’re at risk of catching the coronavirus.
Philippines says 220 Chinese boats have encroached in South China Sea
The Philippines urged China on Sunday to recall more than 200 Chinese boats it said had been spotted at a reef in the South China Sea, saying the presence of the vessels violated its maritime rights as it claims ownership of the area.
China, U.S. to work on climate, Beijing says after rancorous meeting
China and the United States will set up a joint working group on climate change, China's official Xinhua news agency said, in a potentially positive takeaway from what was an unusually rancorous high-level meeting.
Shenzhen Shutters Sex Doll Hotels Frequented by Migrant Workers
Authorities shut down the facilities without explanation, according to their proprietor.
U.S. officials say talks with China useful, but do not highlight any concrete outcomes
Senior U.S. officials briefing reporters after the Biden administration's first high-level face-to-face talks with China said the meetings that ended on Friday had been useful, but they did not highlight any concrete agreements, even in areas of common interest.
The AI Girlfriend Seducing China’s Lonely Men
In China, a sassy chat bot is stealing millions of men’s hearts. It’s also recording their most intimate desires and emotions.
Protecting China’s Agricultural Heritage, One Seed at a Time
In an era of increasingly centralized, mechanized farming, can China safeguard its agricultural diversity?
Xiamen Man Sentenced to 3 Years for Relentlessly Slandering Hospital
Though physical violence against medical professionals — known as “yinao” — is not uncommon in China, it’s rare for a disgruntled patient to be punished for verbal attacks.
China must shut 100 GW coal-fired power capacity to meet climate goals - research
China should quickly decommission more than 100 gigawatts (GW) of inefficient coal-power capacity and phase out most of the remaining plants by 2045 in order to meet its climate targets, a new research report showed on Tuesday.
Chinese Film, Asian Actors and Directors Get Historic Oscar Nods
The Academy Award nominations come amid rising anti-Asian hate crimes in the United States.
Saying Domestic Abuse Not a Family Matter, City Pays for Tips
Changzhou’s policy, aimed at countering traditional views that conflict between spouses should be resolved within families, also covers other criminal acts perpetrated against women and children.
China's Yunnan vows ecological 'security barrier' to limit disease risks
In the border district of Xishuangbanna in southwest China's Yunnan province, the global pandemic has put residents of the small ethnic minority village of Mandian under pressure to change old habits.
China's taste for beef drives record exports from Brazil
Sales rose by 76% last year and show no signs of slowing, fuelling an environmental crisis in the Amazon and Cerrado regions
Student Bullied for Being Gay Says School Suggested He Drop Out
A vocational high school in Beijing has said it is investigating the student’s claims.
The Long, Winding Journey of China’s Train-Riding Photographer
Wang Fuchun spent over 40 years capturing life on China’s railways. Now, the renowned photographer’s epic ride has come to an end.
China’s steel city Tangshan vows to crack down on pollution
The city authorities say factories must limit production when a heavy pollution alert is in place to halve harmful emissions
EU deal cements China’s advantage in media war
Beijing has closed its market to European media investors, while EU keeps doors open to Chinese propagandists.
Chinese steelmaker HBIS aims to reach carbon emissions peak in 2022
HBIS Group, China's second-biggest steelmaker, said on Friday it aimed to bring its carbon emissions to a peak next year before cutting them under a plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and keep Chinese President Xi Jinping's climate pledges on track.
Can China’s New Criminal Law Deter the Next He Jiankui?
The threat of criminal prosecution may be effective, but there should also be less extreme ways to keep researchers from carrying out unethical experiments.
China environment minister urges crackdown on steel mills' illegal production
China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) urged top steelmaking city Tangshan to severely crack down on violations of atmospheric environment rules after it found four steel mills failed to implement production curbs during heavy pollution.