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China Official Says Increasing Debt Level Feasible and Necessary
China’s plans to raise its debt level to stimulate demand and combat the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic are feasible and necessary, a senior official at the country’s top economic planning agency said Sunday.
What’s on the Table at China’s Top Congressional Meetings?
From school bullying and license plates to divorce settlements and animal abuse, here’s what to watch for at the National People's Congress, which convened Friday.
China’s Laid-Off Workers Rush Into Food Delivery
Workers let go during the pandemic are trying to make ends meet delivering takeout. But the huge influx of drivers is making the grueling job even tougher.
South Africa to Probe Giraffe, Meerkat, Rhino Shipments to China
Barbara Creecy, South Africa’s environment minister, said she is planning an investigation after animal rights organizations alleged that wildlife ranging from giraffes and meerkats to rhinos are being illegally sold and shipped to Chinese zoos.
Disabled Man Barred From Performing, Accused of Tainting City’s Image
Conflict between locals and city management officials is once again in the spotlight after an incident in Chongqing.
A Brief History of Chinese ‘Health Diplomacy’
Foreign aid should be about helping other countries “stand up,” as Zhou Enlai once said, not political gamesmanship.
U.S. overtakes China as most attractive country for renewables investment: research
The United States has overtaken China as the most attractive country in the world for renewables investment and the global clean energy sector is expected to bounce back quickly despite the coronavirus pandemic, research showed on Tuesday.
‘Safe But Not Safe’: Life As a Gay Man Between China and New Zealand
At his new university, the author found an outwardly welcoming environment for LGBT people. But a community that could accept him in all his complexity — gay, Chinese, international student — proved more elusive.
Critically endangered Hainan gibbons return from brink of extinction
Population of world’s rarest primate grows from fewer than 10 in 1970 to more than 30.
National Survey Lays Bare the Sex Lives of Chinese Students
Masturbation, orgasm, contraception, and consent: Thousands of respondents from universities across the country reflect on their most intimate experiences.
I Scream, You Scream: Shanghai’s Weirdest Ice Cream
Sixth Tone reviews the good, the bad, and the ugly of unconventional ice cream flavors found at various Shanghai shops.
Wuhan Opens Psychiatric Clinic for COVID-19 Survivors
It often takes months for a trauma patient’s mental health symptoms to surface and be recognized, staff say.
China Launches More Virus Vaccine Candidates, Tests Thousands
China has a total of five possible vaccines for the coronavirus already in human trials and more will be approved next month, signaling the Asian nation’s rapid progress in the race for immunization.
The Child Custody Case Giving Hope to China’s LGBT Parents
A Chinese court will soon hear the country’s first child custody dispute involving a same-sex couple. Will landmark legal changes follow?
Island in the Sand
In China’s arid Northwest, a county is locked in a battle for survival against encroaching deserts. Victory is still far from certain.
Kuaishou Sues Rival Douyin for ‘Piggybacking’ on Its Name
China’s second-largest video platform claims top competitor infringed its trademark to gain more users.
The False Freedom of Telework in the Age of DingTalk
Many of China’s white collar employees imagined telework as a refuge from their micromanaging bosses. Instead it just invited autocratic managers into their homes.
Panic Gives Way to Picnics as Young Chinese Emerge From Isolation
Some say they genuinely enjoy the outdoors; others say it’s just a social media fad.
‘Lower Your Expectations’: Graduating in Wuhan Amid COVID-19
The city’s COVID-19 epidemic has receded. But so has the number of job openings.
How Wuhan Cared for Pandemic’s ‘Temporary Orphans’
With thousands of moms and dads sick or quarantined, volunteers lent a parenting hand.
