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Animal Kingdoms: Why China’s Zoos Are Getting a Facelift
After decades of neglect, the country’s zoos and wildlife parks may finally be on the right track.
China’s Civil Service More Competitive Than Ever
This year’s exam for aspiring public servants saw an average of 63 applicants vying for each open position.
Netizens Call Out Celebrities for Defending Abusive Actor
Even after Jiang Jinfu apologized for beating his girlfriend, some of his peers in the entertainment industry can’t seem to accept his culpability.
Foreigners Aren’t to Blame for the Spread of HIV/AIDS in China
Clickbait smears are no replacement for scientific research.
Parenting Crisis Sends China’s Moms and Dads Back to School
Classes on how to raise children draw increasing numbers of students.
First Gene-Edited Babies Prompt Official Investigation in China
Shenzhen’s medical ethics authorities say they hadn’t received an application to conduct such research, and over 120 Chinese scientists have published a joint objection to the experiment.
Jackie Chan’s daughter marries internet celebrity girlfriend
The ceremony took place on November 8 and was confirmed on Instagram with a picture of the couple in white dresses
A Chinese Actor Admits Hitting a Woman — and Some Take His Side (Published 2018)
After Jiang Jinfu acknowledged that he’d beaten Haruka Nakaura, a Japanese model, not all the reaction on social media was negative.
Oxford University Opens Research Center in China
The newly established institute in Suzhou will accommodate 12 research projects and remain fully owned by Oxford University.
Bitter Pills: Trans Women Face Shrinking Access to Hormones
An ever-tightening grip on cyberspace has led to fewer support resources and a smaller pool of hormone suppliers for China’s transgender community.
Chinese writer sentenced to 10 years in prison for homoerotic book | CNN
A Chinese novelist has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for writing and distributing homoerotic novels, provoking widespread debate online over the severity of her sentence.
Policy Swing Sends Chinese Preschool’s Share Prices Sliding
China’s cabinet says listed companies like RYB Education can no longer operate for-profit kindergartens.
Anti-Smoking Advocates Fuming Over China’s Tobacco Sales Target
Despite a national health plan pushing for fewer smokers, China’s state-controlled tobacco monopoly is hoping to increase cigarette sales next year.
Xi’an SOE Suspends 3 Female Executives Amid Online Backlash
Local finance bureau says no foul play in three young accountants being appointed to top posts at a large company, but some netizens aren’t buying it.
Agony and Ecstasy: China Wins First ‘League of Legends’ Title
Wang Sicong’s Invictus Gaming swept European powerhouse Fnatic 3-0 to take home the 2018 ‘League of Legends’ World Championship.
My Mission to Record the History of China’s Leper Colonies
Due to medical advances, the number of Chinese living with leprosy has declined dramatically, but the struggles and stories of earlier generations of patients must be preserved.
The Manic Mashups Charming China’s Internet
Viewers use them to relax, and creators use them to make a living. But could new rules spell the end of these unusual audiovisual assaults?
‘Falling Stars Challenge’ Takes the Humble Out of Humblebragging (Published 2018)
The meme began as an unusual way to show off one’s wealth, but it’s taken on new meaning while spreading across Asia.
‘Dama’: A History of China’s Ageist, Sexist Slur
While ‘dama’ used to be a term of endearment, it has since become an epithet for middle-aged women who don’t know their place.
‘Share This Article Now!’: China’s Battle Against Clickbait
‘Please share’ articles prey on readers’ pathos and gullibility to spread pseudoscience for profit.
