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Nanjing Tests 9 Million Residents, Again, After 88 COVID-19 Cases
The latest outbreak has been linked to a cluster at the city’s airport.
Ancient Chinese City of Quanzhou Added to World Heritage Site List
UNESCO described the coastal city as a “maritime emporium” during the Song and Yuan dynasty periods.
The Patriotic Illustrators Trying to Paint the Internet Red
As China turns to new media to promote patriotic values, the country’s digital artists are gaining prominence.
The Mother and Laborer Dancing to Her Own Beat in Rural China
Juggling work, three young children, and elderly in-laws at home, Mumu still finds time to dance. It’s what keeps her going.
In Flood-Stricken Zhengzhou, Questions About the Number of Missing
According to official statistics, eight people remain unaccounted for throughout Henan province after this week’s floods. The actual figure is likely far higher.
Death Toll From Henan Floods Climbs to 56
Officials estimate economic losses from the disaster have topped $10 billion.
Red Alert: How Chinese Cities Disseminate Extreme Weather Forecasts
Sixth Tone analyzed the performance of 72 city-level regions — and not all of them fared well when sounding the alarm on inclement weather.
Why Are More Chinese Inheriting Their Mother’s Surname?
A small but growing number of women are challenging the country’s patriarchal naming conventions — and not always in the name of equality.
All 14 Workers Found Dead in Flooded Zhuhai Tunnel
The week-long rescue effort was hampered by water continuing to leak into the tunnel.
Inside Aranya, China’s Exclusionary Paradise
The beachside community promises idealistic fulfillment, but behind the utopian façade lies more middle-class narcissism.
China to Offer Couples More Support to ‘Improve’ Birth Policies
The country plans to lower the cost of birth and education and scrap birthing-related fines to support families in having more children.
The Biggest Losers From China’s Aging Crisis? Millennials.
Under the one-child policy, Chinese millennials were “little emperors” pampered by an entourage of older relatives. Now, their former caregivers have reached old age — and the one-child generation is struggling to cope.
China Aims to Close Gender Gap in Science and Technology Sector
A new policy includes over a dozen measures designed to help more women join the highly male-dominated workforce.
Three Bodies Found in Flooded Zhuhai Tunnel
Eleven more workers have been missing since Thursday.
Several Brands Cut Ties With Kris Wu Over Alleged Sexual Abuse
The fallout came a day after a 19-year-old woman accused the pop star of using his fame to lure young women.
Is This the End For China’s American Education Craze?
The past year has shaken the foundations of China’s church-like devotion to American higher education, but a full reversal seems unlikely.
Opinion | The Crackdown in China Is a Hot Mess, and It’s Coming for Us
The stakes of the U.S.-China war over the future of the internet are escalating.
Chinese Pop Star Kris Wu Dumped by Porsche, Bulgari After Sex Accusation
The former member of Korean boy band EXO denied the accusation, which prompted an outpouring of supportive comments for the woman online and criticism of Wu.
