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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.
Beijing Court Blacklists CEO of Bike-Sharing Company Ofo
Dai Wei is now barred from renting property, going on vacation, booking first-class tickets, and six other forms of extravagant spending.
Rural Schools’ Livestreamed Courses Trigger Efficacy Debate
A Chengdu high school’s online program that streams classes to students in rural areas has drawn both praise and skepticism.
Why MSG Is Falling Out of Favor With Chinese Consumers
The once popular flavoring agent can’t get a fair shake from China’s online rumor mill.
China commerce ministry would welcome U.S. trade delegation visit
China and the United States are in close contact over trade, and any U.S. trade delegation would be welcome to visit, a commerce ministry spokesman said on Thursday.
Another ‘Feminine Virtues’ School Closed Amid Public Outcry
Summer camp ordered to shut down after teaching children that disobeying their parents will give them cancer and wearing revealing clothes will get them raped.
The People Paid to Hear Pillow Talk
While their peers play and flirt online, some young Chinese are keeping their ears open to interactions.
Animal Kingdoms: Why China’s Zoos Are Getting a Facelift
After decades of neglect, the country’s zoos and wildlife parks may finally be on the right track.
China’s Civil Service More Competitive Than Ever
This year’s exam for aspiring public servants saw an average of 63 applicants vying for each open position.
Netizens Call Out Celebrities for Defending Abusive Actor
Even after Jiang Jinfu apologized for beating his girlfriend, some of his peers in the entertainment industry can’t seem to accept his culpability.
Foreigners Aren’t to Blame for the Spread of HIV/AIDS in China
Clickbait smears are no replacement for scientific research.
Parenting Crisis Sends China’s Moms and Dads Back to School
Classes on how to raise children draw increasing numbers of students.
First Gene-Edited Babies Prompt Official Investigation in China
Shenzhen’s medical ethics authorities say they hadn’t received an application to conduct such research, and over 120 Chinese scientists have published a joint objection to the experiment.
Oxford University Opens Research Center in China
The newly established institute in Suzhou will accommodate 12 research projects and remain fully owned by Oxford University.
Bitter Pills: Trans Women Face Shrinking Access to Hormones
An ever-tightening grip on cyberspace has led to fewer support resources and a smaller pool of hormone suppliers for China’s transgender community.
Policy Swing Sends Chinese Preschool’s Share Prices Sliding
China’s cabinet says listed companies like RYB Education can no longer operate for-profit kindergartens.
Anti-Smoking Advocates Fuming Over China’s Tobacco Sales Target
Despite a national health plan pushing for fewer smokers, China’s state-controlled tobacco monopoly is hoping to increase cigarette sales next year.
U.S. Adopts New Battle Plan to Fight China’s Theft of Trade Secrets
The Trump administration is broadening its China trade battle beyond tariffs with a plan to use export controls, indictments and other tools to counter the theft of intellectual property.
Xi’an SOE Suspends 3 Female Executives Amid Online Backlash
Local finance bureau says no foul play in three young accountants being appointed to top posts at a large company, but some netizens aren’t buying it.
