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Viral Video Starts Discussion on Upskirting and ‘Safety Pants’
Many Chinese women have started wearing an additional layer of clothing to deter judgmental comments and would-be voyeurs.
Wiped Out: The Young Chinese Men Trying to Quit Masturbation
Online, young men find convincing, if not necessarily scientific, explanations for the problems of puberty.
Shenzhen Mandates Mandatory Microchipping for Pet Dogs
The chip’s 15-digit code will be linked to vital information about each dog and its owner.
Mass Grave From Ancient Battle Earmarked for Shanxi Cultural Park
Experts believe human remains found in Gaoping may be related to the famed Battle of Changping, from China’s Warring States period.
World’s Tiniest Dinosaur Discovered by Chinese-Led Research Team
Though smaller than every known species of hummingbird, the ancient “eye-teeth bird” is believed to be a predator.
Why I Love ‘Hanfu,’ Even When Others Don’t
An umbrella term for a diverse array of ostensibly traditional clothing, “hanfu” is better suited to making fashion statements than political ones.
Xi’s Radical Stock Reforms Shield China Firms From U.S.
A plan by President Xi Jinping hatched in late 2018 to liberalize China’s constrained stock market and prevent home-grown tech firms from flocking to New York is turning out to be a prescient move.
What China’s Star Market Nasdaq-Like Tech Bourse Has Achieved
While China has some of the world’s biggest technology companies, many are listed in the U.S. and Hong Kong. A new trading venue launched last year in Shanghai is making it easier for them to access funding at home. The Nasdaq-style SSE STAR Market has relatively relaxed rules on listing and trading that have drawn the attention of big names including Jack Ma’s Ant Group and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. The result has been at times wild, demonstrating why authorities were so k
Tango: The Dangerous Dance of China’s Zany Cartoonist
The Chinese artist has attracted a huge following with his irreverent sketches. But not everyone is amused.
China appoints Gong Zheng as mayor of Shanghai
China's Shanghai government said on Tuesday it had appointed Gong Zheng as the city's mayor, according to a statement posted on its WeChat account.
Urumqi on High Alert Amid Rising Coronavirus Infections
Officials said the city has gone into “wartime mode” and is launching mass health screenings to track and trace potential cases.
Ant Group Is Said to Pick Banks for $10 Billion Hong Kong IPO
Ant Group, the parent of China’s largest mobile payment company, has picked China International Capital Corp., Citigroup Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Morgan Stanley for its Hong Kong initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter.
Shenzhen Mulls Protections for Public Health Whistleblowers
A recently announced draft regulation would set up a public health hotline and protect the safety and privacy of whistleblowers “acting in good faith.”
How Grandkids Are Changing China’s LGBT Family Dynamics
Evolving family norms are opening up new spaces for negotiation between LGBT Chinese and their parents.
In Rural China, Schools Tackle a New Subject: Sex Ed
Sex has long been taboo in the Chinese countryside, but an alliance of forward-thinking teachers and volunteers is trying to change that.
China’s First International E-Commerce Court Is Now in Session
For the court’s first case, a Singaporean plaintiff sued a Chinese company from which they had purchased a laptop for false advertising.
The Lasting Pain of China’s Identity Theft Victims
For nearly 20 years, Gou Jing believed someone had stolen the life she should have led. Now, an investigation has proved she was right.
Unhappy Ending for Massage Parlor Accused of Conning Johns
Six people connected with the Hangzhou business — whose promotions featured naked women and suggestive wording — have appealed after being sentenced to up to 14 years in prison for fraud.
Shanghai-Made COVID-19 Vaccine Ready for Human Trials
The candidate is one of a select few mRNA-based vaccines — advantageous because the most laborious steps of the immunization process can take place after inoculation — being tested worldwide.
