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Wiped Out: The Young Chinese Men Trying to Quit Masturbation
Online, young men find convincing, if not necessarily scientific, explanations for the problems of puberty.
July 27, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
Shenzhen Mandates Mandatory Microchipping for Pet Dogs
The chip’s 15-digit code will be linked to vital information about each dog and its owner.
July 27, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
China's soybean imports from Brazil rise to record in June
China's soybean imports in June from top supplier Brazil soared to a record high, according to customs data released on Sunday, driven by growing demand for soybeans as China's pig herd recovers after deadly outbreaks of African swine fever.
July 26, 2020 Source: U.S.
China’s Millennials Drink More Milk to Boost Immune System
One debate fueled by the virus is about whether to have steamed buns and congee (porridge) for breakfast, or milk and toast. It’s a serious question in China, where the government is pushing people to drink milk to get more protein, a vital ingredient in building the body’s immune system.
July 23, 2020 Source: Bloomberg
Mass Grave From Ancient Battle Earmarked for Shanxi Cultural Park
Experts believe human remains found in Gaoping may be related to the famed Battle of Changping, from China’s Warring States period.
July 23, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
World’s Tiniest Dinosaur Discovered by Chinese-Led Research Team
Though smaller than every known species of hummingbird, the ancient “eye-teeth bird” is believed to be a predator.
July 22, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
Why I Love ‘Hanfu,’ Even When Others Don’t
An umbrella term for a diverse array of ostensibly traditional clothing, “hanfu” is better suited to making fashion statements than political ones.
July 22, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
Dam collapse in China could point to a 'black swan' disaster
The dam at a small reservoir in China's Guangxi region gave way last month after days of heavy rain in a collapse that could be a harbinger of sterner tests for many of the country's 94,000 aging dams as the weather gets more extreme.
July 21, 2020 Source: U.S.
Tango: The Dangerous Dance of China’s Zany Cartoonist
The Chinese artist has attracted a huge following with his irreverent sketches. But not everyone is amused.
July 21, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
Urumqi on High Alert Amid Rising Coronavirus Infections
Officials said the city has gone into “wartime mode” and is launching mass health screenings to track and trace potential cases.
July 20, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
Shenzhen Mulls Protections for Public Health Whistleblowers
A recently announced draft regulation would set up a public health hotline and protect the safety and privacy of whistleblowers “acting in good faith.”
July 20, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
Chinese artist holds his tongue in protest of pandemic censorship
To protest censorship during the COVID-19 outbreak, a Chinese artist known as Brother Nut kept his mouth shut for 30 days, using metal clasps, gloves, duct tape and other items.
July 20, 2020 Source: U.S.
China's first climate striker warned: give it up or you can't go back to school
Ou Hongyi, who took part in the #FridaysforFuture protest, says she has been told she cannot return to school unless she stops her activism
July 19, 2020 Source: the Guardian
How Grandkids Are Changing China’s LGBT Family Dynamics
Evolving family norms are opening up new spaces for negotiation between LGBT Chinese and their parents.
July 17, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
In Rural China, Schools Tackle a New Subject: Sex Ed
Sex has long been taboo in the Chinese countryside, but an alliance of forward-thinking teachers and volunteers is trying to change that.
July 17, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
China’s First International E-Commerce Court Is Now in Session
For the court’s first case, a Singaporean plaintiff sued a Chinese company from which they had purchased a laptop for false advertising.
July 17, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone
Chinese-Backed Copper Exploration Plans in Myanmar Rekindle Fears
Local people do not trust Chinese firms and associate mines with pollution and loss of farmland.
July 16, 2020 Source: Radio Free Asia
Danone beefs up Specialized Nutrition business in China
French food group Danone said on Thursday it would spend 100 million euros ($114.08 million) to strengthen its Specialized Nutrition business in China, as it bets on the Chinese market as a source of growth.
July 16, 2020 Source: U.S.
China promises help for 300,000 hit by Yangtze River fishing ban
Officials say they ‘empathise’ with communities left without a livelihood as a result of restrictions introduced at start of year.
July 16, 2020 Source: South China Morning Post
China’s Quest for Fair Skin, From Zhuang Jiang to Ning Jing
Chinese preferences for fair skin are less about race than class. They’re also becoming more extreme.
July 15, 2020 Source: Sixth Tone