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Kids Learn Music, Confidence at Guizhou’s School of Rock
A few years ago, Haiga Elementary School was underfunded and underutilized. Now it has a strong reputation for academics, buoyed by a music program that teaches kids to cover rock ‘n’ roll classics.
Enter Ghost: China’s Growing Obsession With Immersive Plays
‘Mythic Stories of Fanling Township’ is the latest production to tap into Chinese theatergoers’ craving for interactive and unique cultural experiences.
Brazilian Expat Accused of Secretly Filming Women, Posting Videos Online
Two women in Shenzhen said they weren’t aware they were being filmed while on dates with the man, who has denied any wrongdoing.
Chinese Basketball League Resumes Season After 5-Month Hiatus
The remaining 70-plus games of the CBA season will be played over the next two weeks in Qingdao and Dongguan.
In Guangzhou, Migrants Return to a Harsh New Labor Market
As COVID-19 receded, a migrant worker rushed back to the garment factories of southern China. But she found the city utterly changed.
China to Reduce Coal Consumption Amid Economic Downturn
Experts say the central government’s decision to cap coal power projects may prevent provincial authorities from fueling economic growth at the expense of the environment.
China may ease green rules for electric car production this year
China's industry ministry said on Monday it might temporarily ease quotas designed to boost production of electric cars, in an attempt to help automakers in the world's biggest market revive sales badly bruised by the coronavirus pandemic.
China eases green rules for petrol-electric hybrids, giving makers space to manoeuvre
China re-classified petrol-electric hybrid vehicles on Monday so they get more favourable treatment than all-petrol or diesel counterparts under new clean car rules, making it easier for automakers to meet environment quotas and offer more choice.
Mass Virus Testing Strains Beijing’s Resources
The Chinese capital is testing hundreds of thousands of residents amid its recent coronavirus outbreak.
In China, a Lawsuit Galvanizes the Transgender Rights Movement
Transgender Chinese face widespread discrimination at work. But some believe the courts could offer an avenue for change.
Beijing’s COVID Cluster ‘Contained,’ But Search for Source Continues
A leading CDC expert believes the local outbreak’s peak was nearly a week ago, though many of the infected didn’t show symptoms initially.
Beijing to Disburse 3 Million Yuan to Struggling Cinemas
Movie theaters in the city will receive $1,600 on average from a special development fund that is normally allocated toward subsidizing film productions and building new cinemas.
‘Middle-Aged’ Celebs Are Vying to Become China’s Next Girl Group
Some viewers praise “Sisters Who Make Waves” for being inclusive, while others say the show does little to address the real issues older women in China’s entertainment industry face.
Subculture Sellouts: Kuaishou and Bilibili Embrace Normcore
Long known as havens for China’s marginalized, nerdy, and just plain weird, the two video platforms are trading their grassroots cred for a more yuppie-friendly image.
China’s Kindergartens Cook Up Creative Ways to Survive Lockdown
With private schools facing a cash crunch, teachers are converting campuses into makeshift restaurants and delivery hubs to make ends meet.
Father Tells His Coming-Out Story in Daughter’s Documentary
A family in eastern China and the gay bar they semi-secretly own are at the heart of “1001 Nights.”
The ‘Helmet Hunters’ Cashing In on China’s Road Safety Drive
A road safety campaign has turned the humble helmet into China’s hottest commodity. Liu Yang is one of the hard-headed entrepreneurs trying to profit from the boom.
Beijing Reports 27 New COVID-19 Cases, Bringing Total to 106
About three-quarters of the newly reported infections are from the market district where the first cases were detected.
Fujian Tasks Universities With Helping Graduates Find Jobs
With China’s fresh college graduates facing a bleak economy still recovering from the pandemic, more schools are being held responsible for ensuring they find work.
Searching for Greener Pastures, Finding Familiar Pressures
Unwilling or uninterested in conforming to mainstream values, some alternatively minded Chinese are taking refuge in the countryside. For all too many, it’s a dream that cannot last.
