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George Floyd killing: journalist arrested while reporting on Minneapolis protest; Trump calls protesters 'thugs' - as it happened
Minnesota governor has called on the national guard and Minneapolis has declared a local emergency
Proposed Ban on Single Women Freezing Eggs Gets Chilly Reception
A Chinese congressional delegate wants young women to marry and bear children instead of seeking alternative birthing options.
Women Rule, Men Drool in China’s Hottest New Show
In the gender-bending period drama “The Romance of Tiger and Rose,” women command armies while men dream of domestic bliss.
Getting a Satellite’s-Eye View of China’s Economic Recovery
As China attempts to rekindle economic activity, investors are using satellites to get the facts on the ground.
China’s Facing a Fall Armyworm Invasion. It Needs New Weapons to Win
The ravenous, pesticide-resistant insects have spread across Africa and Asia over the past four years. Turning the tide will take new technologies and tactics.
The Artist Giving China’s Ghost Villages a Second Life
In China, thousands of rural communities are relocated to cities each year. Guo Guozhu documents what they leave behind.
China closes WeChat account in crackdown on anti-American fake news
China has closed a virulent anti-US WeChat account for spreading fake news and stoking xenophobia, as Beijing moves to rein in misinformation on social media.
Confusion Over Helmet Policy Causes Surge in Demand, Prices
Reports that China’s public security authorities would begin fining riders of e-bikes and scooters in June for not wearing helmets created a market bubble and stoked online resentment.
China Faces Headwinds in Meeting Air Pollution Targets
Despite some progress, the country faces challenges in achieving environmental targets as it looks to jump-start its economy, disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
City’s Plan for Permanent ‘Health Codes’ Sparks Online Backlash
Netizens are concerned that a proposal to evaluate Hangzhou residents based on their medical records and lifestyle choices could jeopardize personal privacy and pave the way for discrimination.
How Ageism Leaves Seniors Vulnerable to COVID-19
China has been treating its seniors with kid gloves, but a reliance on over-generalizations and stereotypes risks doing more harm than good.
What’s on the Table at China’s Top Congressional Meetings?
From school bullying and license plates to divorce settlements and animal abuse, here’s what to watch for at the National People's Congress, which convened Friday.
China’s Laid-Off Workers Rush Into Food Delivery
Workers let go during the pandemic are trying to make ends meet delivering takeout. But the huge influx of drivers is making the grueling job even tougher.
Disabled Man Barred From Performing, Accused of Tainting City’s Image
Conflict between locals and city management officials is once again in the spotlight after an incident in Chongqing.
Chinese Apple rival Xiaomi gets first-quarter sales boost as smartphone demand rebounds
The company managed to boost sales despite the impact of the coronavirus, which rattled supply chains and dampened overall smartphone demand.
A Brief History of Chinese ‘Health Diplomacy’
Foreign aid should be about helping other countries “stand up,” as Zhou Enlai once said, not political gamesmanship.
Zuckerberg urges the West to counter China's 'dangerous' approach to internet regulation
The Facebook CEO said he worried about other countries looking to replicate the Chinese model, which he labeled "really dangerous."
‘Safe But Not Safe’: Life As a Gay Man Between China and New Zealand
At his new university, the author found an outwardly welcoming environment for LGBT people. But a community that could accept him in all his complexity — gay, Chinese, international student — proved more elusive.
National Survey Lays Bare the Sex Lives of Chinese Students
Masturbation, orgasm, contraception, and consent: Thousands of respondents from universities across the country reflect on their most intimate experiences.
I Scream, You Scream: Shanghai’s Weirdest Ice Cream
Sixth Tone reviews the good, the bad, and the ugly of unconventional ice cream flavors found at various Shanghai shops.
