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Popular Settlement Sim Criticized for Glorifying Historical Villains
After gamers objected to a pirate lord, a double-crossing official, and a conniving eunuch being ranked among One Hundred Scenes of Jiangnan’s elite heroes, the developers renamed the villains in a subsequent update.
Chinese Author Addresses Graphic Animal Sex in Children’s Book
The bestselling novel “The King of Wolf’s Dream” was slammed for including too much information about the sex lives of its lupine characters.
The Shifting Challenges Faced by LGBT Chinese in the Workplace
Research suggests companies benefit from more inclusive work environments. So why is it so hard to convince them to open up?
At Pride Exhibit, Shanghai’s LGBT Artists Vie to Be Seen, Not Silenced
The ongoing monthlong exhibition is showcasing the works of 17 emerging LGBT artists and allies.
China Approves HIV Drug Capable of Preventing 99% of Infections
Available in the U.S. for years, PrEP drug Truvada has finally been approved in China, as authorities and the manufacturer come closer to agreeing on an acceptable price.
Can Lotteries Level China’s School Admissions Playing Field?
Education officials have started mandating schools admit applicants via lottery, but not all parents are ready to gamble with their kids’ futures.
Anti-Corruption Watchdog to Crack Down on Illegal Dual Citizens
Though Chinese law does not allow dual citizenship, corrupt officials and political dissidents have used additional passports to flee the country.
14 Days Not Always Enough to Detect COVID-19, Study Suggests
Model shows up to 10% of patients may develop symptoms of the disease after the typical two-week quarantine window, but experts say this is no cause for alarm or policy changes.
Shanxi to Ban Unapproved Fireworks From October
Several cities and provinces across China have introduced similar measures lately to curb air and noise pollution.
Bilibili vs. Bilibili: The Culture Clash Dividing China’s YouTube
Once a niche community for anime and gaming fans, Bilibili is reinventing itself as a mainstream video platform for Gen Z. But its veteran users aren’t happy.
Code-Like Message Goes Viral on Chinese Internet
The creator of the project says the idea was to demonstrate the perils of information overload, but many readers have other interpretations in mind.
Environmentalists Call for Ban on ‘Electric Earthworm Machines’
Experts say capturing and killing earthworms on a large scale impacts ecological balance, affecting farms and farmers.
State Media Admonish China’s Crawfish-Favoring Rice Farmers
Crawfish and rice are often cultivated together in the same fields, each benefitting the other. But some farmers in pursuit of profits are prioritizing aquaculture in violation of a national regulation.
Pandas at Canada Zoo ‘in Jeopardy’ Over Dwindling Bamboo Supply
With its bamboo supply chain disrupted by the pandemic, the Calgary Zoo is trying to return two prized pandas to China before the animals’ emergency food rations run out in September.
China’s 4 Biggest Banks Trialing State-Backed Digital Currency
Some employees have been testing out features of their digital wallets in anticipation of a full-scale rollout of the central bank’s virtual yuan.
Warehouse Collapse in Harbin Leaves 9 Dead
The former tenant told domestic media that he had moved out a month earlier for fear that the building would collapse.
NetEase to Provide Counseling Services for Depressed Music Fans
In response to a concerning trend of bleak, even suicidal comments, the streaming platform has said it will enlist experts to provide 24-hour psychological care, as well as crack down on attention-seeking frauds.
ChinaJoy 2020: Cute Cosplayers, High-Tech Gadgets, Lots of Face Masks
Though pandemic-related travel restrictions dampened early excitement for Asia’s biggest digital entertainment expo, hundreds of millions attended this year’s four-day event either in person or virtually.
Disabled Couple’s Marriage Petition Sparks Discussion on Consent
Experts in China say it’s important to work with those close to people with disabilities or impaired communication, as well as social workers, to determine whether matrimony is forced.
Thousands of Games Removed From Apple’s China App Store
The purge is part of an attempt by regulators to close an iOS loophole that allowed games to be released before obtaining a required license.
