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Early Coronavirus Genetic Data May Have Forewarned Outbreak
China didn’t release key genetic data on the coronavirus until about two weeks after it emerged that a new SARS-like illness may be sickening people, highlighting the need for outbreak detection systems to incorporate modern scientific tools.
Tencent's Coronavirus-Tracking Platform Gets Mixed Reviews
While some say revealing a patient’s diagnostic status is in the public interest, others argue it’s infringing upon their privacy.
‘Hardcore’ Quarantine Measures Risk Fracturing Social Cohesion
As China battles the novel coronavirus outbreak, regions across the country are sealing themselves off. But we should be wary of the consequences of local protectionism.
Gone But Not Soon Forgotten: Li Wenliang’s Online Legacy
One of the coronavirus whistleblower’s earliest posts on Weibo was an expression of solidarity for a journalist who suggested that officials’ negligence had contributed to a deadly train crash in 2011.
Under Quarantine, Huanggang Students Fret Over ‘Gaokao’
China’s leaders have called the coronavirus crisis a “major test,” but the high school seniors at the heart of the epidemic are preoccupied with a different sort of exam.
China’s Entertainment Sector Suffers Amid Coronavirus Epidemic
Delayed release dates and stalled projects are likely to hurt the country’s TV and film industry like never before, insiders say.
China’s Students Battle Coronavirus From Behind Their Keyboards
University students are coordinating online to solicit donations for hospitals needing medical equipment, fact-check what’s being reported about the epidemic, and relay first-person accounts from frontline cities.
That Video of Farts Captured by Thermal Cameras Looking For Coronavirus is Totally Fake
Have you seen that viral video of people farting in public, captured by China’s thermal imaging cameras that are on the hunt for coronavirus? It’s completely fake.
In virus-stricken Wuhan, animal lovers break into homes to save pets
A 43-year-old native of Wuhan, a central Chinese city ravaged by a coronavirus outbreak, said he climbed up rusty pipes to the third-floor balcony of an apartment to gain entry into the home of a middle-aged couple.
A Billion Homes: How a Small Town Family’s Tale Captivated China’s ‘Cultured Youth’
Lu Qingyi discusses ‘Four Springs,’ his award-winning documentary charting the fortunes of his own family across multiple Lunar New Year holidays.
What West Bund’s Pompidou Partnership Means for China’s Art Scene
The flashy collaboration between Pompidou and the West Bund Group has drawn international headlines, but it’s not a cure-all.
Taking Pets for Holiday Photos Is an Emerging Fad in China
Chinese people’s growing fondness for pets has led to an entire industry around the health and well-being of their fluffy companions.
A Billion Homes: Chinese Dinner Table Talk Tells Universal Story
In “Another Year,” 13 family meals show the personal side of China’s urbanization.
Country life: the young female farmer who is now a top influencer in China
Li Ziqi, 29, has garnered millions of followers with her videos of her idyllic life in rural Sichuan. Is she too good to be true?
Tribute to Medical Staff Steals the Show at Spring Festival Gala
Performances for the world’s most-watched television event are usually planned months in advance, but the most memorable one this year was a last-minute addition in light of the ongoing public health crisis.
TV Host Piers Morgan Panned for Mocking Chinese Language On-Air
The polarizing personality claims he was trying to insult a member of the British royal family who appeared in a commercial for a Chinese dairy company.
Wuhan on Lockdown As 17 Dead, 571 Infected With Coronavirus
All transportation including flights and high-speed trains has been temporarily suspended as authorities attempt to contain the outbreak.
Breakfast With Raccoons: The Rise of China’s Exotic Pet Cafés
Young Chinese are flocking to downtown venues offering close encounters with wild animals. But the businesses have also ruffled some feathers.
Ghosts from the Shells
Abandoned Japanese chemical weapons have poisoned thousands since the end of WWII. For those that survive, the battle is far from over.
Facebook Apologizes for Vulgar Translation of Chinese Leader’s Name (Published 2020)
“This should not have happened and we are taking steps to ensure it doesn’t happen again,” the company said.
