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Chinese Want Online Parental Controls — For Their Own Parents
Tired of being bombarded with fake news and links to health scams, China’s young people are calling for greater control over their aging parents’ social media consumption.
Will China follow through on green pledge with Antarctica protections?
Environmentalists hope Beijing will support largest conservation zone deal in history to protect Great Southern Ocean.
Xi's carbon neutrality vow to reshape China's five-year plan
Chinese leaders will discuss ambitious new measures to tackle climate change on Monday at a government plenum to finalise a new five-year national development plan, after Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to make the country "carbon neutral" by 2060.
On China’s ‘Rap for Youth,’ the Medium Is the Message
The mainstreaming of rap is part of a broader effort to reach younger audiences through their favorite genres and hobbies.
Young Chinese Bemoan Rat Race With Tongue-in-Cheek Memes
The country’s pandemic-addled workforce is finding solace in self-deprecating humor.
Campaign Encourages China’s Queer Comrades to Be Counted
The country’s LGBT community hopes same-sex relationships will be included on the upcoming census, but officials say this will not be the case.
Dicos, China’s Rival to KFC, Unveils Imitation Chicken Burgers
The promotion is the first major partnership between a Chinese fast-food chain and a Chinese artificial meat company.
Pregnant Cat’s Cruel Death Prompts Calls for Animal Abuse Law
Despite frequent incidents, China has yet to join most other countries in outlawing the mistreatment of animals.
Man on the Lam Surrenders After 30 Years, Finds He Wasn’t Wanted
The Jiangsu resident had gone into hiding after a fight, afraid police would be after him.
China says environment still grim despite five years of progress
China's environment conditions are "grim", falling short of public expectations even after five years of efforts to improve air quality, boost clean energy and curb greenhouse gas emissions, a senior official said on Wednesday.
It’ll Take More Than Hero-Worship to Heal Doctor Reputations
China’s much-maligned medical workers were the unquestioned heroes of the country’s COVID-19 outbreak, but how long can their newfound glory last?
China Approves Landmark Revision to Child Protection Law
A new amendment will make sex education mandatory, put women in charge of sensitive legal cases involving girls, and hold schools, businesses, and online service providers responsible when young people are harmed under their watch.
Scammers Busted Using Face GIFs to Steal From WeChat Accounts
The swindlers would trick children into handing over their parents’ WeChat passwords, then — after logging into the accounts — bypass the facial recognition security step using animated images of the parents’ faces.
‘Black Mirror,’ Real Lives: Documenting China’s Digital Underclass
Chinese internet platforms promise a new era of freedom, convenience, and opportunity. But as a new documentary explores, reality feels very different.
Cut by a Minute, Zhang Yimou Film ‘One Second’ Secures China Release
Regulators have finally approved the renowned director’s long-delayed Cultural Revolution drama, which is said to be 60 seconds shorter than when it was abruptly withdrawn from last year’s Berlin International Film Festival.
Chinese Olympic Athlete Accused of Domestic Abuse
Former record-holder Zhang Peimeng says the police are on his side; his wife says he once blamed his violent behavior on high hormone levels.
China Tells ‘Porcelain-Bumping’ Con Artists to Knock It Off
A new guideline aims to curb a common scam by which fraudsters pretend to be injured in order to extort money from nearby victims.
Journey to the South: How China Saved Its Most Precious Artifacts
In 1931, as the prospect of a Japanese invasion of China loomed large, the director of the country’s palace museum hatched a controversial plan to spirit its collection to safety.
Shanghai’s Urban Scavengers Rescue Memories of a Vanishing City
Just before historical neighborhoods are razed, collectors of everyday items swoop in for one last rummage through the ruins.
COVID-19 Vaccine Ready for Chinese Public: Report
An insider said people in Wuhan and Beijing will be among the first eligible to schedule appointments with coronavirus vaccine developer Sinopharm.
