The death of Alexander Urtula, whose South Korean girlfriend sent him thousands of abusive text messages, should force a rethink of laws and attitudes to social media and gender-based bullying, experts say.

Latest directive from education ministry follows series of allegations prompted by global #MeToo movement, but activists have previously complained of being silenced.

A growing number of lonely hearts are tapping into genetic testing in their search for a soulmate. Some governments see it as a fix for low birth rates, but experts warn that the science is far from conclusive.

Some of Beijing’s older lonely hearts share their stories on a chilly October morning in Changpuhe Park.

Huang arrested in Guangzhou for allegedly ‘picking quarrels and provoking trouble’.

For many Chinese people Australia can seem like an unwelcoming place, but women like 23-year-olds Emmelyn Wu and Yifan Wang are working to develop cultural exchange opportunities and promote Chinese culture.

Last year the UK launched more vegan products than anywhere else in the world, and restaurants are responding to this demand. We look at some of the plant-based eating options in London, including many based on Chinese food.

The Thai consort has become the latest in a list of commoners who have struggled to adapt to royal life, from Japan’s Empress Masako, to Meghan Markle and a former Miss Moscow who married a Malaysian sultan

Whistle-blower doctor was at the world premiere in London of a play based on her story, one week before she died in the US.

A new wave of immigrants from China has brought diversity to the food scene, serving dishes that provide a taste of home. The owner of Hunan Slurp feels ‘Chinese food is undervalued in the US’, while his dishes showcase a zealous focus on quality.

The lack of open conversation about psychological disorders is damaging those who suffer, says an University of Edinburgh clinical psychologist.

Businesses across the world are realising that there is a need to get men involved to help women achieve parity in the workplace, and that a stronger focus on language and communication is needed, rather than putting in place targets and training seminars.

Silicosis is taking a huge toll on the families of miners who worked in choking conditions, often with little more than a towel to cover their face.

The Lion City is encouraging older women to undergo IVF in a bid to boost a birth rate that is among the lowest in the world. But experts say there are many other factors holding would-be parents back

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