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Germany welcomes China climate goals, wants more EU action
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel has welcomed China's plan to be carbon-neutral by 2060, contrasting it with the U.S. failure to abide by the goals of the landmark 2015 Paris climate...
China Improves Supervisor Reassignment for Doctoral Candidates
Universities have been empowered to assign new supervisors to Ph.D. candidates in cases of disputes or inappropriate relations between the two sides.
How COVID-19 Border Controls Split China’s Transnational Families
China will allow residence permit holders to reenter the country from Sept. 28, but the forced separations of the past few months suggest it’s time to fix its outdated immigration policies.
For Many Young Chinese, Studying Abroad Was Plan A. There Was No Plan B.
Young people whose plans to study abroad this semester were scuttled by the pandemic are now left with four options, each with its own drawbacks.
With EU help, Taiwan gets rare win in China naming dispute
Taiwan said on Monday the European Union had stepped in to help after a global alliance of mayors stopped referring to Taiwanese cities as part of China, in a rare win for the island amid growing Chinese pressure.
How Shanghai Summoned the World’s Esports Athletes Amid COVID-19
After canceling a string of high-profile sports events in 2020, the Chinese city made an exception to host the League of Legends World Championship.
China Uses Social Credit System to Punish Academic Misconduct
Authorities hope new measures for master’s students will help curb the rampant plagiarism plaguing domestic academia.
China’s Pledge to Be Carbon Neutral by 2060, Explained
Environmentalists welcome China’s renewed environmental targets but say existing policies won’t be enough to achieve the ambitious goals.
China’s Students Protest Campus Lockdowns, Reduced National Holidays
Several domestic universities are holding classes during the weeklong break, and students are complaining of excessive coronavirus control measures.
China's surprise climate pledge leaves Australia 'naked in the wind', analysts say
Beijing now has a more ambitious long-term climate goal than Australia – and there are fears that could have a dire impact on our economy
China's carbon neutral pledge could curb global warming by 0.3°C: researchers
President Xi Jinping's pledge that China will achieve carbon neutrality before 2060 is the most significant climate policy move for years and, if achieved, could curb likely global warming by 0.2-0.3 Celsius this century, researchers said.
China Wants to Be Carbon Neutral By 2060. Is That Possible?
President Xi Jinping’s surprise announcement that China plans to go carbon-neutral by 2060 has left many questions, none more important than: “How?”
Future Nostalgia: China’s Video Games Plug Into Ancient Culture
Developers are using a modern medium to resurrect centuries-old traditions, as the industry responds to a rising tide of patriotism.
Ready Player, Too: Life as a Woman in China’s Gaming Industry
China’s home to 300 million female gamers. Why don’t developers take them seriously?
Jiangxi Tells Schools Not to Restrict Students’ Movements
Students nationwide have been complaining of not being allowed to leave their campuses after schools and universities introduced new rules for preventing coronavirus infections.
China to Build National Sex Offender Database for Use by Schools
Schools and education bureaus will also be required to check the database before hiring new staff or issuing teaching licenses, respectively.
Investigation Finds ‘Insufficient Evidence’ in Foster Daughter Rape Case
Earlier this year, businessman Bao Yuming was accused of raping his teenage daughter for three years.
Court Rules on LGBT Couple’s Landmark Child Custody Case
The lesbian parents’ custody battle has once again highlighted the plight of many LGBT families and the legal challenges they face upon separating.
Teachers Petition Local Governments to Release Withheld Wages
Many teachers, mostly in remote regions, have lodged complaints on a state media outlet’s message board, demanding better working conditions, competitive salaries, and uninterrupted pensions.
The Silent Victims of China-India Travel Bans: Cancer Patients
Thousands of Chinese living with cancer rely on medication produced in India. But this lifeline is now under threat.
