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Taylor Swift Album Hits 1 Million in China Sales, Beating U.S.
American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift may be more popular in China than the U.S., going by the first-week sales of her latest music.
China’s Newest Cram School Craze: Sex Ed Camps
With many Chinese schools reluctant to teach sex education, parents are signing their kids up for crash courses in the birds and the bees.
Chinese Teen Eileen Gu Grabs Golds at Int’l Alpine Ski Event
The 15-year-old’s wins at the Australian New Zealand Cup are her first since becoming a naturalized Chinese citizen in June.
‘A Little Reunion’ Dives Headlong Into China’s Thorniest Themes
The popular drama series has been well-received by viewers, who appreciate that it hasn’t shied away from weighty social issues.
China’s Government Wants You to Think All Mainlanders View Hong Kong the Same Way. They Don’t.
Mainland Chinese flood the Internet with messages calling protesters in Hong Kong “useless youth.” They send obscene messages and death threats to supporters of the Hong Kong demonstrations. But
Ex-Hong Kong Leader Promotes Bounties on Anti-China Protesters
Hong Kong’s former leader took to social media to promote a website offering cash bounties to identify protesters who have perpetrated vandalism and violence, including the defacing of Chinese flags and national emblems, as unrest rocks the city.
The Activists Fighting to Free China’s Captive Killer Whales
Dozens of SeaWorld-style theme parks are opening across China, but they face a rising tide of criticism from animal welfare groups.
Facebook Bans Ads From The Epoch Times (Published 2019)
The social network has struggled to implement a consistent political advertising policy as groups appear able to get around its transparency rules.
Chinese diplomat known for Twitter tirades gets senior foreign ministry job
Zhao Lijian became known for heated online confrontations with China’s critics, once being branded a ‘racist disgrace’ by a former Obama administration official.
Randomized School Admissions Rattle Shanghai’s Rat Race
Parents cry foul as sudden policy shift favors the simply lucky instead of the painstakingly prepared.
Facing US Sanctions, Huawei Unveils World’s Fastest AI Chip
The product launch marks Huawei’s emergence in the field of artificial intelligence amid the US’s ongoing crackdown on the telecom giant and its subsidiaries.
The Story of an American Missionary and Her ‘Paper Gods’
Anne Swann Goodrich’s collection provides a comprehensive window into early 20th century Beijing folk religion.
China Seeks to Stabilize Its Swine Fever-Rattled Pork Industry
The country’s Cabinet says it will expedite subsidies to pig farmers and promote large-scale farming to normalize the domestic meat market.
‘China’s Wikipedia’ Sued Over Playwright’s Distorted Entry
Baidu rectified the problematic page within weeks of being alerted, but a court nonetheless ruled against the company for failing to police its platform.
Cathay Pacific staff warned over social media use and protest support
Employees warned about what they do in and out of work hours as airline battles with implications of Chinese aviation authority move, with staff details leaked by pro-government group on Telegram app.
China Warns Global CEOs: Toe the Party Line on Hong Kong
As anti-government protests in Hong Kong intensified this month, KPMG issued a directive to its employees in the city: Don’t speak on behalf of the company in public. It went on to say that the firm supports China’s policy for governing Hong Kong.
Guideline Clamps Down on ‘Xiaonao’ at Chinese Schools
The country’s top education, judicial, and law enforcement officials have identified seven behaviors of aggrieved parents seeking compensation that will now be prohibited on school property.
Twitter Helps Beijing Push Agenda Abroad Despite Ban in China
Twitter Inc. removed hundreds of accounts linked to the Chinese government this week meant to undermine the legitimacy of Hong Kong protests. It also said it would no longer allow state media to purchase ads on its platform.
Don’t (But Sometimes Do) Underestimate China
Outsiders shouldn’t discount the power of China’s people – on things they care about.
China’s Soft-Power Failure: Condemning Hong Kong’s Protests (Published 2019)
Beijing wants greater sway over global public opinion. Instead, its propaganda outlets make Chinese leaders look like bullies.
