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Company Offers Free Anti-Harassment ‘Toolkit’ for Chinese Firms
In the absence of a unified guideline endorsed by the government, Shanghai-based BottleDream is providing open-source anti-sexual harassment resources for domestic companies.
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.
Trump calls India, China air ‘filthy’; social media weighs in
Mixed reactions as US president calls air in India and China ‘filthy’ during the second and final presidential debate.
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.
China commits to share year-round water data with Mekong River Commission
China on Thursday signed an agreement with the Mekong River Commission (MRC) to share year-round data on the flow of its portion of the vital waterway amid concern that Chinese dams may be causing drought downstream in Southeast Asia.
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.
Cat and mouse on the high seas: on the trail of China's vast squid fleet
Huge foreign fleets gather 400 miles off South America’s Pacific coast attracted by giant squid. Peru’s coastguard must defend its territorial waters amid rising tension
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.
