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Xinjiang Reports Largest Single-Day Spike in Coronavirus Cases
In just two days this week, China has seen its highest spike in new coronavirus infections in months, with several cities including Urumqi and Dalian taking strict measures to control local outbreaks.
School Message Board Removed Over Puritanical Posts
The message board on a Henan middle school’s playground had advised readers to remain chaste, wear modest clothing, and eschew masturbation.
Chinese Provinces Move to Ban Plastic Straws by Year’s End
The bans are consistent with a central government guideline from January that pushed for the elimination of single-use plastic straws nationwide.
Viral Video Starts Discussion on Upskirting and ‘Safety Pants’
Many Chinese women have started wearing an additional layer of clothing to deter judgmental comments and would-be voyeurs.
Zuckerberg to Tell Congress Facebook’s Success Is Patriotic
Facebook Inc. Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg is prepared with what he sees as a compelling argument for lawmakers ready to grill him on antitrust issues: hindering American technological innovation only helps China.Zuckerberg plans to portray his company as an American success story in a competitive and unpredictable market, now threatened by the rise of Chinese social media apps around the world -- and increasingly, at home, with the popularity of TikTok, according to people familiar w
Wiped Out: The Young Chinese Men Trying to Quit Masturbation
Online, young men find convincing, if not necessarily scientific, explanations for the problems of puberty.
Shenzhen Mandates Mandatory Microchipping for Pet Dogs
The chip’s 15-digit code will be linked to vital information about each dog and its owner.
China’s Millennials Drink More Milk to Boost Immune System
One debate fueled by the virus is about whether to have steamed buns and congee (porridge) for breakfast, or milk and toast. It’s a serious question in China, where the government is pushing people to drink milk to get more protein, a vital ingredient in building the body’s immune system.
Mass Grave From Ancient Battle Earmarked for Shanxi Cultural Park
Experts believe human remains found in Gaoping may be related to the famed Battle of Changping, from China’s Warring States period.
World’s Tiniest Dinosaur Discovered by Chinese-Led Research Team
Though smaller than every known species of hummingbird, the ancient “eye-teeth bird” is believed to be a predator.
TikTok Ban Threats Are Bad News for the Chinese Tech Industry
The U.S., India and Australia have all expressed concerns over the app’s Beijing ties.
Why I Love ‘Hanfu,’ Even When Others Don’t
An umbrella term for a diverse array of ostensibly traditional clothing, “hanfu” is better suited to making fashion statements than political ones.
Tango: The Dangerous Dance of China’s Zany Cartoonist
The Chinese artist has attracted a huge following with his irreverent sketches. But not everyone is amused.
Australia scrutinises TikTok over interference, data privacy
The popular social media platform, owned by China’s Bytedance, recently set up an office in Australia, and said it is not politically aligned.
Urumqi on High Alert Amid Rising Coronavirus Infections
Officials said the city has gone into “wartime mode” and is launching mass health screenings to track and trace potential cases.
Shenzhen Mulls Protections for Public Health Whistleblowers
A recently announced draft regulation would set up a public health hotline and protect the safety and privacy of whistleblowers “acting in good faith.”
WeChat, and the party watches you
Whether youre one of the billion-plus people living in China or one of the tens of millions to have left the mainland for foreign shores since the turn of the century, there is one universally accepted reality: youre being watched.
How Grandkids Are Changing China’s LGBT Family Dynamics
Evolving family norms are opening up new spaces for negotiation between LGBT Chinese and their parents.
In Rural China, Schools Tackle a New Subject: Sex Ed
Sex has long been taboo in the Chinese countryside, but an alliance of forward-thinking teachers and volunteers is trying to change that.
China’s First International E-Commerce Court Is Now in Session
For the court’s first case, a Singaporean plaintiff sued a Chinese company from which they had purchased a laptop for false advertising.
