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1,124 articles matching the search query.
Chinese Netizens Decry, Then Defend, Zara Model’s Freckles
The country’s consumers initially questioned whether model Li Jingwen’s distinctive face was a suitable selection for a makeup line aimed at Asians.
Through Her Lens: Wang Yingying’s Quest for Self-Awareness
Photographer Wang Yingying uses her camera to work through her fears — and her troubled upbringing.
How Dali’s Tourism Dream Was Reduced to Rubble
Out-of-town investors referred to the city’s lakeside resorts as a ‘utopia.’ Then, utopia got bulldozed.
Actor Investigated for Academic Misconduct in Doctoral Program
Zhai Tianlin has been accused of sidestepping graduation requirements, raising concerns over academic integrity and preferential treatment for celebrities.
China, India Leading in Earth’s Greening, Says NASA
The planet has become greener due to human activities like forestation and crop production, according to a new study.
A Surgically Sculpted Face, the Newest Back-to-School Necessity
More younger Chinese opt for plastic surgery, but yesterday's fresh faces are already looking stale.
Beijing Bans Red Envelopes in Parent-Teacher Chat Groups
The capital’s new policy includes a host of regulations aimed at deterring parents’ brownnosing and reducing students’ anxiety.
County Destroys Wetlands to Build Solar Farm
Environmentalists question why green energy has to come at the cost of a fragile ecosystem.
Letters Home: Migrant Children Write Away Their Pain
A writing program geared toward left-behind children offers an outlet to explore parent-child relationships.
Chinese Police Are Vying for Viral Videos
The wildly popular meme-making app TikTok has become an officially endorsed battleground for China’s law enforcement arms.
The Problem With China’s White Tiger Obsession
Desperate to sell tickets, the country’s underfunded zoos have lost sight of their true mission: conservation and education.
The Problem With Chinese Universities? Not Enough Dropouts
At many Chinese universities, the graduation rate is over 90 percent, and the guarantee of a degree has led to an epidemic of student slacking.
One Baby, Two Fathers: The Rise of Gay Men Turning to Surrogacy
Bureaucracy and taboos mean becoming a father is still difficult for the Chinese LGBT community — and prohibitively expensive.
Why China’s Young Doctors Want Out of the System
Low pay, long hours, and conflict with patients are pushing once-idealistic medics out of public hospitals.
China Passes Policy to De-Anonymize Blockchain
The country’s internet authorities will soon require users of blockchain-based services to register with the government under their real names.
Guangdong Man Fined $150 for Using a VPN
Amid a 14-month crackdown on tools for encrypting internet traffic, authorities say the man used ‘illegal channels’ to access foreign websites.
China Announces Top Anti-Corruption Buzzwords of 2018
A newly established supervision body is cracking on with cracking down.
Notes From My Time Surveying China’s Gay Community in 1993
Twenty-five years ago, it was easy for Chinese to overlook the country’s community of men who have sex with men.
Jiangsu Court Sides With NGOs in Polluted School Case
The verdict reverses a previous decision that made environmental groups responsible for paying the court costs of three chemical companies involved in a 2016 contamination case.
Chinese Regulator Reboots Game Approval After 9 Months
Insiders see the move as an encouraging sign after the hiatus threw a monkey wrench into developers’ plans.
