A government worker in China became an internet sensation after a video emerged of her striking back at a boss she had accused of harassment.
Author: TIFFANY MAY
Chinese Reality Shows Censor Western Clothing Brands
Online platforms that stream dance, singing and comedy shows are pixelating performers’ T-shirts and sneakers amid a nationalistic fervor.
Yusaku Maezawa Seeks Companions for Moon Trip
Yusaku Maezawa, who previously sought a new girlfriend for the trip, issued a call for eight people to join him on a SpaceX journey around the moon.
Japanese Student Forced to Dye Her Hair Black Wins, and Loses, in Court
In a split ruling, a court in Osaka ordered the school to pay some damages for emotional distress, but it said the rule that students’ hair must be black did not violate regulations.
A ‘Masculinity Crisis’? China Says the Boys Are Not All Right
The Education Ministry plans to beef up gym classes after a top official said female teachers and pop culture had made boys “weak, inferior and timid.”
Effort to Climb Skyscraper in Wheelchair Captivates Hong Kong
Lai Chi-wai didn’t reach his goal of ascending a skyscraper by rope. It hardly made his feat any less impressive.
She Mocked Men’s Bluster. Then Came the Complaints.
A stand-up comedian in China suggested that some men had an unwarranted confidence. An attempt to censor her followed.
Influencers May Face Fines as China Tackles Obesity and Food Waste
According to a new government report, more than half of the country’s adult population is either overweight or obese. Chinese officials have vowed to address the problem with a campaign.
Xin Xing, Giant Panda With Progeny Around the Globe, Dies at 38
The star of China’s Chongqing Zoo was the world’s oldest panda in captivity. More than 150 of her descendants have lived in several countries.