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Journey to the South: How China Saved Its Most Precious Artifacts
In 1931, as the prospect of a Japanese invasion of China loomed large, the director of the country’s palace museum hatched a controversial plan to spirit its collection to safety.
Shanghai’s Urban Scavengers Rescue Memories of a Vanishing City
Just before historical neighborhoods are razed, collectors of everyday items swoop in for one last rummage through the ruins.
COVID-19 Vaccine Ready for Chinese Public: Report
An insider said people in Wuhan and Beijing will be among the first eligible to schedule appointments with coronavirus vaccine developer Sinopharm.
Chinese Students Favor College Course on Romance, Relationships
A new survey shows a majority of respondents are keen to learn about romance, though some wish schools would adopt a more comprehensive focus on gender.
Shenzhen Expands Its War on Tobacco, E-Cigarettes
In a further step toward becoming a “smoke-free city,” Shenzhen has banned the sale of vapes near schools and set ambitious goals targeting secondhand smoke at home.
China to Phase Out Farming of 45 Wild Animal Species by 2020
Authorities continue to make strides deterring people from consuming wild animals and minimizing the risk of disease, but experts say more are needed.
China’s Civil Servant Booze Bans Creep Into Private Time
Several Chinese cities had previously issued their own prohibitions on weekday drinking, though experts question whether there is legal basis for such measures.
Henan University Professor Disciplined for Sexual Harassment
After an undergraduate accused Hou Yunhua of touching her inappropriately in his office, former students said he had previously been reported for similar conduct.
China’s Middle-Aged Dudes Embrace ‘Son-in-Law’ Lit
Cinderalla-esque sagas of scorned male protagonists living in female-dominated households and striving to win the respect of their wives’ parents are resonating with China’s real-life sons-in-law.
The Band That Rocked China’s Internet
How a viral TV stunt thrust folk-rockers Wu Tiao Ren into the center of a debate about language, culture, and authenticity in Chinese music.
Another Chinese Province Says 3 Children Not a Fireable Offense
Guangxi joins several other provincial-level regions in striking family planning violations as grounds for dismissal from official policy.
The Sex Therapist Busting China’s Bedroom Taboos
In China, traditional attitudes toward sex remain prevalent. But foreplay guru Luo Nanxi wants to help the country’s couples loosen up.
How Old Beliefs Are Adapting to China’s ‘New Normal’
After months of being closed, Shanghai’s places of worship are cautiously reopening to the public.
Livestreamer’s Horrific Death Sparks Outcry Over Domestic Violence
Lhamo, a Tibetan villager, was broadcasting to her 865,000 followers when her ex-husband attacked her, dousing her with gasoline and lighting her on fire.
China Unveils Plan to Improve Vocational Education
As the country’s economy continues to recover from COVID-19, authorities are hoping a vocational education push now will bring relief to impoverished communities down the road.
New Policy in Shenzhen Empowers Environmental Nonprofits
A potentially game-changing regulation from the city’s government gives a wide scope for environmental public-interest lawsuits and includes measures for alleviating the financial burden on NGOs bringing such cases to court.
Ahead of National Day, Didi Braces for Impact
The upcoming eight-day holiday will test China’s still-recovering tourism industry.
Angry Bloggers Dethrone Beijing’s ‘Royal’ Restaurant
Li’s Imperial Cuisine is the latest high-profile eatery to be cut down to size by China’s food influencers.
Kindergarten Teacher Sentenced to Death for Poisoning Students
A Henan court found the teacher guilty of adding sodium nitrite to the children’s food, killing one and sickeing two dozen others.
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.
