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In China's Xinjiang, forced medication accompanies lockdown
The government in China’s Xinjiang region is imposing draconian measures to combat the coronavirus, including physically locking people in homes and arresting those who do not comply with long quarantines
As China’s Schools Reopen, LGBT Families Feel Pride — and Prejudice
With the 2020 kindergarten semester around the corner, a new generation of same-sex couples with surrogate children grapple with the challenges ahead.
How China’s Reality Show Roses Lost Their Thorns
When contestants on a hit reality show performed Jolin Tsai’s “Rose Boy,” it was presented as an empowering spectacle. Missing were Tsai’s thorny progressive gender politics.
TikTok Is Said to Wrestle With Two Competing Offers
The sale of the video app’s U.S. operations is entering its final stages, with two groups having submitted bids.
Chinese Valentine’s Day Folktale Sparks Discussion on Abuse
Many online are saying Qixi Festival should be a day to spread awareness of sexual abuse.
Sexually explicit comments from Black Myth: Wukong CEO spark controversy
Comments from Game Science founder and CEO Feng Ji ignited a debate about the mistreatment of female gamers.
Parents Slammed for Making 3-Year-Old Overeat in Online Videos
The video-streaming platform has deleted the account, which the parents say they created “just for fun.”
Life on the Slow Train: Views of a Vanishing China
Qian Haifeng has spent years documenting the decline of China’s “green trains” — the Mao-era rail network that remains a vital lifeline for millions of blue-collar workers.
With Hacks and Cameras, Beijing’s Electronic Dragnet Closes on Hong Kong
Under a new national security law, the police are targeting the social media accounts of executives, politicians and activists. American internet giants are struggling to respond.
TikTok reveals detailed user numbers for the first time
Video-sharing application has emerged surging growth both in the U.S. and internationally.
TikTok Sues U.S. Government Over Trump Ban
The suit escalates a bitter back-and-forth between the popular video app and American officials.
Xinjiang residents protest online against virus lockdown
Residents in China's northwestern Xinjiang region have complained on social media about what they say are harsh coronavirus lockdown measures in the sensitive region after a local outbreak.
How Local Governments’ ‘Hidden Debts’ Create Very Visible Losses
Many ambitious local officials treat their fiefs like businesses, with one exception: There’s almost no limit on the amount of debt they can take on.
14 Missing After Oil Tanker Collision Near Yangtze Estuary
The tanker, carrying thousands of tons of gasoline, is ablaze after colliding with a cargo ship early Thursday morning.
The ‘Punchline Queens’ Ripping Into Chinese Comedy’s Boys’ Club
Female contestants are stealing the spotlight in the popular online series “Rock & Roast,” sparking discussion on the wide gender gap in stand-up comedy.
Hunan TV Slammed for ‘Male Gaze’ Camerawork
Viewers say song and dance performances on Chinese television continue to objectify women.
Chinese Web Celebs Appointed to Party-Backed Youth Organization
To the surprise of many online observers, pastoral life vlogger Li Ziqi and commercial livestreamer Wei Ya have been included among the All-China Youth Federation’s current cohort of 1,375 members.
China’s Hidden Crisis: A Growing Elder Care Gap
In Shanghai, where one-third of the population is over 60, it can take families months to secure even basic care for elderly relatives.
After Multiple Deaths, Officials Call for No Masks in Gym Class
Though it’s unclear whether masks played a part in three students dying while exercising at school, some education authorities aren’t taking any chances.
Pro-democracy Milk Tea Alliance brews in Asia
As Hong Kong pro-democracy advocates voiced support for Thai anti-government protests at the weekend, they used the hashtag #MilkTeaAlliance.
