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Disabled Couple’s Marriage Petition Sparks Discussion on Consent
Experts in China say it’s important to work with those close to people with disabilities or impaired communication, as well as social workers, to determine whether matrimony is forced.
Thousands of Games Removed From Apple’s China App Store
The purge is part of an attempt by regulators to close an iOS loophole that allowed games to be released before obtaining a required license.
Revolutionary Potties: China’s ‘Toilet Revolution,’ Five Years On
Since 2015, officials have spent billions of yuan on a nationwide campaign to improve toilet and restroom quality. Did they get their money’s worth?
Delayed Chinese War Drama ‘The Eight Hundred’ Cleared for Release
The long-awaited film is expected to generate sorely needed revenue for an industry hammered by the coronavirus pandemic.
Why are the floods so severe in China this year?
Climate change and developments that have reduced the size of freshwater lakes have contributed, according to experts.
Morning glories and mustard: U.S. investigates unsolicited seed mystery
The U.S. Agriculture Department has identified more than a dozen plant species ranging from morning glories to mustard in bags of unsolicited seeds arriving in the mailboxes of thousands of Americans, mostly postmarked from China.
Hangzhou Village’s Water Supply Polluted by Compost Plant Runoff
Authorities say the water in Hubu Village is safe to use now but are continuing to supply skittish residents — some of whom had complained of diarrhea and rashes — with bottle drinking water.
Dance Dance Arbitration: Why China’s Idols Want Out of Their Deals
A recent spate of contract disputes has cast a spotlight on one-sided contracts and cutthroat competition in the country’s idol industry.
Understanding China’s Rural Bullying Crisis
The country has declared war on bullying, but many rural schools are losing the battle.
Floating Life: China’s Flood Victims Pick Up the Pieces
In the eastern Jiangxi province, villagers face an uncertain future after the country’s worst flooding in decades.
China Finally Makes Its Peace With ‘Foreign Garbage’
After years of trying to ban recycling imports, the central government seems to be coming to its senses.
Closed Borders, Open Letters
What three open letters say about the history of Chinese students in America.
Hunan Man Punished for Using VPN to Watch Porn
While Chinese authorities routinely crack down on unauthorized services allowing people to access blocked websites, police action against individual users is relatively rare.
In 2020, China’s Top Study Abroad Destination Is: China
As fears over coronavirus disruptions grow, Chinese international students are pressuring overseas universities to allow them to continue their studies in their home country.
China’s 35M Domestic Workers, Silent No More
Ignored and marginalized, the country’s domestic workers deserve a chance to tell their stories.
Yellow River may be the clearest it’s been in 500 years, scientists say
Study finds there has been a sharp reduction in run-off and sediment in recent decades that is ‘unprecedented over the past five centuries’.
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.
