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China’s Virus-Stricken Clothing Industry Struggles to Mend
As domestic apparel and textile businesses slowly recover, the sector must now cope with global fallout.
Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Air Traced to East China Landfill
A study by Chinese researchers suggests waste treatment sites could give rise to difficult-to-treat superbugs.
China’s Medics Were Paid Less During the Pandemic, Survey Says
Over 80% of medical workers say their incomes have declined since the country’s battle against COVID-19 began.
China’s Positive Test Results in ‘Recovered’ COVID-19 Patients Explained
Experts say that although the reason for recurring positives remains unknown, current evidence suggests there’s no need to worry about the risk of reinfection.
Making Sense of China’s Deafening ‘Fanquan’ Echo Chambers
What happens when a group cuts themselves off from reality, then tries to impose their ideas on everyone else?
Law Professor’s Quirky Lectures Attract Millions of Online Fans
Viewers appreciate that behind Luo Xiang’s ridiculous stories and anecdotes is someone who reveres the sanctity of his profession.
Chinese Scientists One Step Closer to ‘Universal Blood Cells’
Researchers have developed a hydrogel material that can coat blood cells and mask their antigens, potentially paving the way for people with rare blood types to receive non-matching blood.
Meet China’s Ace Ventura, Pet Detective Sun Jinrong
Since 2013, the former factory worker has helped over 1,000 pet owners track down missing cats and dogs.
Why Medical Crowdfunding Can’t Fix What Ails Chinese Charities
Individual sob stories are good for raising funds, but they’re no substitute for an empowered, trustworthy nonprofit sector.
It’s Time to Stop Tokenizing Female Medical Staff
Mainstream media outlets keep trying to turn female medical workers into stereotypical, self-sacrificing heroes. Audiences want to see their human side.
Chinese Shocked, Awed by UK’s ‘Darwinian’ Coronavirus Strategy
Some are impressed by the cold pragmatism of letting natural selection take its course, while others see it as an insult to the Chinese medical workers who lost their lives fighting on the front lines.
When China’s Matchmaking Services Are a Tinderbox for Violence
Protected by ironclad contracts, high-end “hongniang” can be less than sympathetic to their clients when dates go awry.
Change Your Chopstick Habits To Curb COVID-19, Cities Say
Local authorities are urging diners to stop dipping their utensils into communal dishes during the pandemic.
China’s Music Industry Should Change Its Tune on Copyright Protections
The industry’s intellectual property woes stem more from poor practices than malicious pirates.
24 Hours in Post-Lockdown Shanghai
Businesses have reopened. Traffic chokes the streets. But for many families, the COVID-19 crisis feels far from over.
Woman Denied COVID-19 Test in US Confirmed Positive in Beijing
Some overseas Chinese are returning home due to the coronavirus pandemic, while others who’ve decided to remain abroad are becoming increasingly concerned.
Study Finds No Evidence of Maternal-Fetal Transmission of COVID-19
Of the four newborns of mothers infected with the coronavirus, none showed symptoms, and the three that were tested returned negative results.
The True Face of China’s Plastic Surgery Clinics
Lu Yufan wanted to understand why so many Chinese women go under the knife. So she went for a consultation — at 10 different clinics.
Viewers Give ‘Three-Body’ Animated Series Two Thumbs Up
Since initial skepticism over whether Liu Cixin’s acclaimed sci-fi novels could be visually rendered, the series has received rave reviews.
How COVID-19 Sparked a Silver Tech Revolution in China
After cities across China went into lockdown, millions of elderly Chinese turned to mobile apps for food delivery and entertainment. But will they continue using them after the pandemic is over?
