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‘Black Mirror,’ Real Lives: Documenting China’s Digital Underclass
Chinese internet platforms promise a new era of freedom, convenience, and opportunity. But as a new documentary explores, reality feels very different.
Cut by a Minute, Zhang Yimou Film ‘One Second’ Secures China Release
Regulators have finally approved the renowned director’s long-delayed Cultural Revolution drama, which is said to be 60 seconds shorter than when it was abruptly withdrawn from last year’s Berlin International Film Festival.
Chinese Olympic Athlete Accused of Domestic Abuse
Former record-holder Zhang Peimeng says the police are on his side; his wife says he once blamed his violent behavior on high hormone levels.
Walmart CEO says TikTok deal would help make social media more shoppable
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said the retailer wants to own part of popular video app TikTok because it sees social media as a huge business opportunity and a powerful way to reach customers.
China Tells ‘Porcelain-Bumping’ Con Artists to Knock It Off
A new guideline aims to curb a common scam by which fraudsters pretend to be injured in order to extort money from nearby victims.
Journey to the South: How China Saved Its Most Precious Artifacts
In 1931, as the prospect of a Japanese invasion of China loomed large, the director of the country’s palace museum hatched a controversial plan to spirit its collection to safety.
Shanghai’s Urban Scavengers Rescue Memories of a Vanishing City
Just before historical neighborhoods are razed, collectors of everyday items swoop in for one last rummage through the ruins.
COVID-19 Vaccine Ready for Chinese Public: Report
An insider said people in Wuhan and Beijing will be among the first eligible to schedule appointments with coronavirus vaccine developer Sinopharm.
Apple Product Launch Livecast Absent From Chinese Social Media
Chinese consumers who stayed up late to catch a glimpse of Apple Inc.’s newest iPhones and HomePod were disappointed when the livestream was unavailable on the country’s top social media platforms.
Another ‘Unfounded’ Study on Origins of Virus Spreads Online
The publication is the second in a series, from a team led by a Chinese scientist, that has been widely discredited by experts.
Chinese Students Favor College Course on Romance, Relationships
A new survey shows a majority of respondents are keen to learn about romance, though some wish schools would adopt a more comprehensive focus on gender.
Shenzhen Expands Its War on Tobacco, E-Cigarettes
In a further step toward becoming a “smoke-free city,” Shenzhen has banned the sale of vapes near schools and set ambitious goals targeting secondhand smoke at home.
China’s Insistence That Taiwan Isn’t a Country Starts Backfiring
The more China tells the world that Taiwan isn’t a country, the more Beijing’s adversaries are starting to treat it like one.
China to Phase Out Farming of 45 Wild Animal Species by 2020
Authorities continue to make strides deterring people from consuming wild animals and minimizing the risk of disease, but experts say more are needed.
China’s Civil Servant Booze Bans Creep Into Private Time
Several Chinese cities had previously issued their own prohibitions on weekday drinking, though experts question whether there is legal basis for such measures.
U.S. Appeals Injunction Against TikTok Ban
Trump administration officials have said the Chinese-owned app presents a security risk to American users.
Henan University Professor Disciplined for Sexual Harassment
After an undergraduate accused Hou Yunhua of touching her inappropriately in his office, former students said he had previously been reported for similar conduct.
China’s Middle-Aged Dudes Embrace ‘Son-in-Law’ Lit
Cinderalla-esque sagas of scorned male protagonists living in female-dominated households and striving to win the respect of their wives’ parents are resonating with China’s real-life sons-in-law.
The Band That Rocked China’s Internet
How a viral TV stunt thrust folk-rockers Wu Tiao Ren into the center of a debate about language, culture, and authenticity in Chinese music.
Another Chinese Province Says 3 Children Not a Fireable Offense
Guangxi joins several other provincial-level regions in striking family planning violations as grounds for dismissal from official policy.
