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China Relaxes Exam Requirement for Village Doctors
The new rule aims to provide more employment opportunities while improving rural health care, but experts wonder how much it can help without additional incentives.
How Weibo Sold China on ‘Commercially Correct’ Feminism
Feminists have fought hard to carve out a space on the popular microblogging platform. But now, they’re struggling to make themselves heard over a new generation of “radicals” raised on the algorithm.
China Punishes First Int’l Airline Over Imported COVID-19 Cases
A privately owned Bangladeshi airline has had one of its routes suspended for one week after five passengers tested positive for the coronavirus upon arriving in China.
Chinese Go Champion Abruptly Quits Weibo
Ke Jie’s announcement came days after reports that his name was found on the discarded note of a student who killed himself.
Even at China’s Elite Colleges, Rural Kids Feel Like ‘Losers’
For students from rural China, entering the country’s top universities is a life-changing opportunity. But all too often, it also leaves them feeling alienated and inadequate.
City in Inner Mongolia Raises Alert Over Bubonic Plague Case
While Bayannur has detected just one recent infection, authorities say there’s further risk of transmission.
China to Crack Down on Fraudulent Graduate Employment Data
The Ministry of Education plans to conduct a strict review to get an accurate assessment of the country’s employment situation.
Saudi Foreign Minister urges action against ‘subversive’ regional interventions
Saudi Arabia on Monday called on the international community to take a serious stance against “subversive” interventions to destabilize the region.
Shenzhen Schools Scrap Final Exams, Class Rankings
The move is consistent with similar initiatives by other provinces to protect students from stress and anxiety.
Post-Coronavirus, China Should Listen to Its Deaf Community
Deaf and hard-of-hearing Chinese are fighting to ensure the country doesn’t repeat the communication miscues of January and February.
Chinese Airline Offers ‘Flight Pass’ Promotion for Unlimited Travel
Six months of unlimited domestic travel on China Eastern Airlines can be yours for just $470.
At the Margins of a Movement, Forging a Common Language
Chinese understandings of movements like Black Lives Matter are often warped by a lack of access to — or engagement with — black authors and writings.
Try, Try Again: The Students Who Keep Retaking the ‘Gaokao’
China’s notoriously grueling college entrance exam can make or break careers before they even begin. But specialist cram schools say they can help students rewrite their destinies — if they can handle the pressure.
Remembering China’s ‘Red-Color News Soldier’
Li Zhensheng, a photographer known for his images of Cultural Revolution-era China, has died.
Debuting to Rave Reviews, Chinese Drama ‘The Bad Kids’ Cuts Deep
Directed by a former punk rocker, the wildly popular psychological thriller is driven by complex characters, including three children who inadvertently film a cold-blooded murder.
All’s Not Fair in China Amid Face-Whitening Product Rebrands
The mood on Chinese social media has turned stormy as L’Oréal, following in the footsteps of several competitors, looks to change its marketing strategy.
81 Dead or Missing in China as Floods Spread to 26 Provinces
Over 740,000 people have had to be relocated amid the worst flooding some areas of the country have witnessed in decades.
China’s big three airlines take delivery of domestically made ARJ21
BEIJING/SHANGHAI: China’s three biggest state-owned airlines on Sunday took delivery of their first ARJ21 aircraft, a short haul 90-seater aircraft made by state-run Commercial Aircraft Corporation
‘Sisters’ Act: The Hollow Feminism of China’s Hottest New Show
Between progressive politics and drama, producers will always choose the latter. But that doesn’t mean the show isn’t worth watching.
Chinese Footwear Brands Scrutinized Over Toxic Chemical
Three major companies were found to have excessive amounts of phthalate in their slippers.
