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Indian parliamentary panel slams Twitter in China map dispute
The head of an Indian parliamentary panel accused Twitter of disrespecting New Delhi's sovereignty on Wednesday, after mapping data showed Indian-ruled territory as part of China in what the social network said was a quickly resolved mistake.
A Pop Star, His Deadbeat Dad, and a Fierce Online Debate
Zhou Zhennan is famous for being born with a silver spoon in his mouth. But it turns out his parents are actually backlisted debtors.
The Virginian Roots of Yunnan’s Tobacco Industry
Seven decades ago, American cigarettes were a form of social as well as economic currency in China. Now locals are more likely to be offering than taking.
U.S. appeals court rejects immediate WeChat ban
A U.S. appeals court on Monday rejected a Justice Department request that it allow the government to immediately ban Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google from offering Tencent's WeChat for download in U.S. app stores.
Company Offers Free Anti-Harassment ‘Toolkit’ for Chinese Firms
In the absence of a unified guideline endorsed by the government, Shanghai-based BottleDream is providing open-source anti-sexual harassment resources for domestic companies.
Chinese Want Online Parental Controls — For Their Own Parents
Tired of being bombarded with fake news and links to health scams, China’s young people are calling for greater control over their aging parents’ social media consumption.
Trump Had One Last Story to Sell. The Wall Street Journal Wouldn’t Buy It.
Inside the White House’s secret, last-ditch effort to change the narrative, and the election — and the return of the media gatekeepers.
How The Epoch Times Created a Giant Influence Machine
Since 2016, the Falun Gong-backed newspaper has used aggressive Facebook tactics and right-wing misinformation to create an anti-China, pro-Trump media empire.
On China’s ‘Rap for Youth,’ the Medium Is the Message
The mainstreaming of rap is part of a broader effort to reach younger audiences through their favorite genres and hobbies.
Young Chinese Bemoan Rat Race With Tongue-in-Cheek Memes
The country’s pandemic-addled workforce is finding solace in self-deprecating humor.
Campaign Encourages China’s Queer Comrades to Be Counted
The country’s LGBT community hopes same-sex relationships will be included on the upcoming census, but officials say this will not be the case.
Dicos, China’s Rival to KFC, Unveils Imitation Chicken Burgers
The promotion is the first major partnership between a Chinese fast-food chain and a Chinese artificial meat company.
Pregnant Cat’s Cruel Death Prompts Calls for Animal Abuse Law
Despite frequent incidents, China has yet to join most other countries in outlawing the mistreatment of animals.
Chinese online tutoring start-up Yuanfudao raises $2.2 billion, values firm at $15.5 billion
Beijing-based education technology startup Yuanfudao said on Thursday that it has secured $2.2 billion from major Chinese and international investors in two recent rounds of financing that it said lifts the company's valuation to $15.5 billion.
Man on the Lam Surrenders After 30 Years, Finds He Wasn’t Wanted
The Jiangsu resident had gone into hiding after a fight, afraid police would be after him.
It’ll Take More Than Hero-Worship to Heal Doctor Reputations
China’s much-maligned medical workers were the unquestioned heroes of the country’s COVID-19 outbreak, but how long can their newfound glory last?
China Approves Landmark Revision to Child Protection Law
A new amendment will make sex education mandatory, put women in charge of sensitive legal cases involving girls, and hold schools, businesses, and online service providers responsible when young people are harmed under their watch.
Scammers Busted Using Face GIFs to Steal From WeChat Accounts
The swindlers would trick children into handing over their parents’ WeChat passwords, then — after logging into the accounts — bypass the facial recognition security step using animated images of the parents’ faces.
Pakistan to unblock social media app TikTok after it vows to moderate content
Pakistan has decided to lift a ban on popular social media app TikTok after the company vowed to block all accounts involved in spreading "obscenity and immorality", the country's telecom authority said on Monday.
China revises laws to strengthen protection of minors online
China has revised laws to strengthen the protection of under-18s online, state news agency Xinhua reported late on Saturday, forcing internet product and service providers to take action when necessary.