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Hanfu, as Chinese call their traditional dress worn for 4,000 years, should look like clothing in old pictures and on relics, traditionalists say. But an online shop has gowns in reds and greens, and embroidery that looks like snowflakes.
Hanfu, as Chinese call their traditional dress worn for 4,000 years, should look like clothing in old pictures and on relics, traditionalists say. But an online shop has gowns in reds and greens, and embroidery that looks like snowflakes.
China is set to get stricter on violent child offenders who ‘cause severe injuries with extremely brutal means which lead to serious disabilities’ in response to rising juvenile crime.
China is set to get stricter on violent child offenders who ‘cause severe injuries with extremely brutal means which lead to serious disabilities’ in response to rising juvenile crime.
Annual progress report on LGBTQ rights in the world notes some same-sex couples can now gain legal protection in China, but barriers to freedom of expression remain.
Annual progress report on LGBTQ rights in the world notes some same-sex couples can now gain legal protection in China, but barriers to freedom of expression remain.
Bruce Lee was a fan, as are Jackie Chan and Jet Li. So, too, are supermodel Gisele Bundchen, and an army of Chinese grannies and grandads. Now tai chi has been added to Unesco’s list of intangible cultural heritage.
Bruce Lee was a fan, as are Jackie Chan and Jet Li. So, too, are supermodel Gisele Bundchen, and an army of Chinese grannies and grandads. Now tai chi has been added to Unesco’s list of intangible cultural heritage.
All sorts of services and facilities digitised after the Covid-19 outbreak to help with data gathering and reduce physical contact. Elderly people in China have had to learn quickly how to navigate this world, or seek their children’s help.
All sorts of services and facilities digitised after the Covid-19 outbreak to help with data gathering and reduce physical contact. Elderly people in China have had to learn quickly how to navigate this world, or seek their children’s help.
In her song Little Juan, from viral new album 3811, popular singer Tan Weiwei addresses the horrors of domestic violence in China and asks ‘When can the same tragedy stop recurring?’ Listeners are thrilled by her boldness.
In her song Little Juan, from viral new album 3811, popular singer Tan Weiwei addresses the horrors of domestic violence in China and asks ‘When can the same tragedy stop recurring?’ Listeners are thrilled by her boldness.
A number of Chinese internet users are boycotting South Korean television show Running Man for ‘insulting China’ after Taiwan was portrayed as an independent country.
A number of Chinese internet users are boycotting South Korean television show Running Man for ‘insulting China’ after Taiwan was portrayed as an independent country.
The 20-year-old’s lifestyle was criticised when her movements were published but then her personal details were leaked.
The 20-year-old’s lifestyle was criticised when her movements were published but then her personal details were leaked.
Domestic violence, bullying, job discrimination – China’s transgenders talk about ‘a world of difference’ following the blessings Canadian actor Elliot Page received when coming out.
Domestic violence, bullying, job discrimination – China’s transgenders talk about ‘a world of difference’ following the blessings Canadian actor Elliot Page received when coming out.
The gadgets people are reaching for to help them get a good night’s rest, and why the sleep technology market in China alone is worth nearly US$60 billion a year.
The gadgets people are reaching for to help them get a good night’s rest, and why the sleep technology market in China alone is worth nearly US$60 billion a year.
Hundreds of supporters gathered outside a court in Beijing on Wednesday to support Zhou Xiaoxuan in a landmark hearing in which she accused CCTV presenter Zhu Jun of forcibly kissing her.
Hundreds of supporters gathered outside a court in Beijing on Wednesday to support Zhou Xiaoxuan in a landmark hearing in which she accused CCTV presenter Zhu Jun of forcibly kissing her.
Drawings of their abusers, audio recordings of victims playing on a loop – feminist exhibition tells stories of violence against women in China, and demands action.
Drawings of their abusers, audio recordings of victims playing on a loop – feminist exhibition tells stories of violence against women in China, and demands action.
Facial recognition is used by Chinese authorities to pick people out of crowds and identify them. Now the technology is moving into the private sector, leading to calls for laws to regulate companies that use it.
Facial recognition is used by Chinese authorities to pick people out of crowds and identify them. Now the technology is moving into the private sector, leading to calls for laws to regulate companies that use it.
As Chinese fans mourn the death of the ‘king of football’, we look at China’s connection with Diego Maradona, including the time Deng Xiaoping wanted him to play in Beijing.
As Chinese fans mourn the death of the ‘king of football’, we look at China’s connection with Diego Maradona, including the time Deng Xiaoping wanted him to play in Beijing.
Roast turkey, mashed potato and pumpkin pie, or hairy crabs, river snails and mooncake – which do you prefer? Thanksgiving and Mid-Autumn Festival fare compared.
Roast turkey, mashed potato and pumpkin pie, or hairy crabs, river snails and mooncake – which do you prefer? Thanksgiving and Mid-Autumn Festival fare compared.
Can you walk down a street in a Chinese city and not get caught on a surveillance camera? One artist tried to do exactly that, to magnify the country’s problem with invasion of privacy.
Can you walk down a street in a Chinese city and not get caught on a surveillance camera? One artist tried to do exactly that, to magnify the country’s problem with invasion of privacy.
Unmarried mother Chris Zou lost a three-year court battle to receive maternity insurance and subsidies married mothers get, but hopes her case inspires others to fight for their rights.
Unmarried mother Chris Zou lost a three-year court battle to receive maternity insurance and subsidies married mothers get, but hopes her case inspires others to fight for their rights.
A public dispute between a 17-year-old transgender woman and her family has shone a spotlight on the existence of ‘schools’ that exist to ‘regulate’ the behaviour of the country’s teenagers.
A public dispute between a 17-year-old transgender woman and her family has shone a spotlight on the existence of ‘schools’ that exist to ‘regulate’ the behaviour of the country’s teenagers.
The problems and fears working mothers in China face rejoining the workforce and balancing their jobs with family life have been highlighted by a survey.
The problems and fears working mothers in China face rejoining the workforce and balancing their jobs with family life have been highlighted by a survey.
In Shenzhen, authorities plan to improve workers’ well-being by forcing employers to grant them the time off they are due. For one worker, that could be counterproductive.
In Shenzhen, authorities plan to improve workers’ well-being by forcing employers to grant them the time off they are due. For one worker, that could be counterproductive.
China’s annual online shopping festival brought in a record US$74 billion in 24 hours. Here are five of the strangest items offered online, from noodles to a miniature skull and live medicinal leeches.
China’s annual online shopping festival brought in a record US$74 billion in 24 hours. Here are five of the strangest items offered online, from noodles to a miniature skull and live medicinal leeches.
In China, WeChat is used for everything from bill payments to hospital bookings, but the elderly have struggled to adapt. A university in the Chinese city of Nanjing is hoping to change that.
In China, WeChat is used for everything from bill payments to hospital bookings, but the elderly have struggled to adapt. A university in the Chinese city of Nanjing is hoping to change that.
Country’s top sports body says rules are needed to improve organisation of the bouts.
Country’s top sports body says rules are needed to improve organisation of the bouts.
A mix of interest around the country in the electoral race, from scorn to happiness to ambivalence.
A mix of interest around the country in the electoral race, from scorn to happiness to ambivalence.
Product manager Zeng Meng thought the declaration ‘no big deal’ but it cost his claim to benefits from telecoms giant.
Product manager Zeng Meng thought the declaration ‘no big deal’ but it cost his claim to benefits from telecoms giant.
China’s netizens have created momentum around the issue of animal cruelty and individual cases in the absence of legal consequences.
China’s netizens have created momentum around the issue of animal cruelty and individual cases in the absence of legal consequences.
American fast food chain to consider legal action against restaurant with a near-identical logo in Kunming, which has been closed as its landlord investigates.
American fast food chain to consider legal action against restaurant with a near-identical logo in Kunming, which has been closed as its landlord investigates.
Foreign ministry denies there are import restrictions related to BTS despite singer’s comments about South Korea’s shared ‘history of pain’ with the US.
Foreign ministry denies there are import restrictions related to BTS despite singer’s comments about South Korea’s shared ‘history of pain’ with the US.
Mainlanders reprimanded by police after being found fishing illegally from piers of the underused bridge linking Hong Kong with its neighbours Zhuhai and Macau.
Mainlanders reprimanded by police after being found fishing illegally from piers of the underused bridge linking Hong Kong with its neighbours Zhuhai and Macau.
Blogger uncovers network of commenters offering information on how to find minors and avoid legal troubles.
Blogger uncovers network of commenters offering information on how to find minors and avoid legal troubles.