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- Just about any brand the wife of Britain’s Prince William wears receives a sales boost by association with her; Alexander McQueen is a particular favourite
- The duchess often re-wears clothes and accessories, notably a gold Jane Troughton coat and a tartan green dress coat and powder blue coat, both by McQueen
An amendment by the Chinese government to further safeguard the rights of women is laudable, but claims that change should only come from the top ignore centuries of women’s grass-roots struggles for equality.
An amendment by the Chinese government to further safeguard the rights of women is laudable, but claims that change should only come from the top ignore centuries of women’s grass-roots struggles for equality.
US government applies for three-month visas for 18 people to provide ‘security support operations’ at Beijing Games.
US government applies for three-month visas for 18 people to provide ‘security support operations’ at Beijing Games.
Proposed revision includes outlawing superstitious practices, and banning employers from asking female applicants about marital or pregnancy status.
Proposed revision includes outlawing superstitious practices, and banning employers from asking female applicants about marital or pregnancy status.
Sophia Huang, who was awarded the UK scholarship, and her friend Wang Jianbing were arrested three months ago on suspicion of ‘inciting subversion of state power’.
Sophia Huang, who was awarded the UK scholarship, and her friend Wang Jianbing were arrested three months ago on suspicion of ‘inciting subversion of state power’.
Campaigners against sexual assault say the case is heartening despite the silencing of discussion inside the country.
Campaigners against sexual assault say the case is heartening despite the silencing of discussion inside the country.
In this issue of Global Impact, we look at the case of Chinese tennis pro Peng Shuai and summarises what we know so far.
In this issue of Global Impact, we look at the case of Chinese tennis pro Peng Shuai and summarises what we know so far.
‘The IOC cares more about appeasing the Chinese Communist Party and the Olympics’ corporate sponsors than the well-being of Olympic tennis star Peng Shuai,’ says one of the lawmakers who introduced the resolution.
‘The IOC cares more about appeasing the Chinese Communist Party and the Olympics’ corporate sponsors than the well-being of Olympic tennis star Peng Shuai,’ says one of the lawmakers who introduced the resolution.
Steve Simon, the WTA’s chief executive, said ‘I don’t see how I can ask our athletes to compete in China’ as concerns for her welfare grow after sex assault allegation.
Steve Simon, the WTA’s chief executive, said ‘I don’t see how I can ask our athletes to compete in China’ as concerns for her welfare grow after sex assault allegation.
Chinese top tennis player Peng Shuai has disappeared from the public eye after a social media post on her official Weibo account alleged that a senior Chinese official pressured her into having sex. The Weibo post was promptly removed after it was posted earlier this month. On November 18, 2021, Chinese state media CGTN tweeted a screenshot it claimed was an email from Peng to the World Tennis Association, in which the author said allegations of sexual assault were “untrue” and that the tennis player was neither missing nor unsafe. WTA chairman Steve Simon said the tweet only “raises his concerns” about Peng’s well-being. The release of the alleged communication was also met with widespread scepticism online. On Twitter, many voiced concerns using the hashtag v#WhereIsPengShuai.
Chinese top tennis player Peng Shuai has disappeared from the public eye after a social media post on her official Weibo account alleged that a senior Chinese official pressured her into having sex. The Weibo post was promptly removed after it was posted earlier this month. On November 18, 2021, Chinese state media CGTN tweeted a screenshot it claimed was an email from Peng to the World Tennis Association, in which the author said allegations of sexual assault were “untrue” and that the tennis player was neither missing nor unsafe. WTA chairman Steve Simon said the tweet only “raises his concerns” about Peng’s well-being. The release of the alleged communication was also met with widespread scepticism online. On Twitter, many voiced concerns using the hashtag v#WhereIsPengShuai.
Cast and the director of Apple TV+ series about a doctor who wires himself up to the brains of informants to seek clues to his family’s deaths talk about how Parasite and Squid Game raised the bar for Korean drama.
Cast and the director of Apple TV+ series about a doctor who wires himself up to the brains of informants to seek clues to his family’s deaths talk about how Parasite and Squid Game raised the bar for Korean drama.
The sad truth is that China’s legal system tends to favour the defendant in civil litigation. Courts should place more weight on testimony and reconsider the ‘high degree of likelihood’ standard.
The sad truth is that China’s legal system tends to favour the defendant in civil litigation. Courts should place more weight on testimony and reconsider the ‘high degree of likelihood’ standard.
A Beijing court has dismissed a sexual harassment case brought against a high-profile anchor at Chinese state television CCTV. The ruling, delivered on September 14, 2021, following “insufficient” evidence, was described by observers as “disappointing.” The case, filed by former CCTV intern Zhou Xiaoxuan against TV anchor Zhu Jun, was the first high-profile #MeToo case to go viral in mainland China.
A Beijing court has dismissed a sexual harassment case brought against a high-profile anchor at Chinese state television CCTV. The ruling, delivered on September 14, 2021, following “insufficient” evidence, was described by observers as “disappointing.” The case, filed by former CCTV intern Zhou Xiaoxuan against TV anchor Zhu Jun, was the first high-profile #MeToo case to go viral in mainland China.
Chinese-born Canadian pop star Kris Wu was detained by police in Beijing on July 31, 2021, a few weeks after student Du Meizhu said he got her drunk to lure her into having sex when she was 17. More than 20 women have since come forward to also accuse Wu of inappropriate behaviour. Wu has denied all allegations and has sued Du for defamation. Authorities say the investigation is still underway.
Chinese-born Canadian pop star Kris Wu was detained by police in Beijing on July 31, 2021, a few weeks after student Du Meizhu said he got her drunk to lure her into having sex when she was 17. More than 20 women have since come forward to also accuse Wu of inappropriate behaviour. Wu has denied all allegations and has sued Du for defamation. Authorities say the investigation is still underway.
A woman posted online a series of abusive text messages from Wang Sicong, the scion of the world’s largest property developer.
A woman posted online a series of abusive text messages from Wang Sicong, the scion of the world’s largest property developer.
A 14-minute video showing a woman berating her boss while accusing him of sexual harassment has gone viral in China. The man in the video, a government official, has been fired.
A 14-minute video showing a woman berating her boss while accusing him of sexual harassment has gone viral in China. The man in the video, a government official, has been fired.
Jobs for ‘Men only’, pregnancy tests, and being asked about dating history are common for women looking for work.
Jobs for ‘Men only’, pregnancy tests, and being asked about dating history are common for women looking for work.
A court hearing of a sexual harassment case against a prominent Chinese male television host began in Beijing on December 2, 2020. Supporters call it a pioneering moment for the #MeToo movement in China. Zhou Xiaoxuan is suing media figure Zhu Jun for forcibly kissing her during her internship at state broadcaster CCTV in 2014.
A court hearing of a sexual harassment case against a prominent Chinese male television host began in Beijing on December 2, 2020. Supporters call it a pioneering moment for the #MeToo movement in China. Zhou Xiaoxuan is suing media figure Zhu Jun for forcibly kissing her during her internship at state broadcaster CCTV in 2014.
Like Twitter and Facebook, Chinese social media platforms have been struggling to keep women safe from harassment
Like Twitter and Facebook, Chinese social media platforms have been struggling to keep women safe from harassment