Beijing’s efforts to expand its reach in the country have hit several obstacles, in part because of American pressure.
Author: Vivian Wang
How ‘Her Story,’ a Feminist Comedy, Came to Rule China’s Box Office
“Her Story” touches on sensitive topics in China, like censorship and gender inequality. But its humorous, nonconfrontational approach may have helped it pass censors.
She Sued Over Transgender ‘Conversion Therapy,’ a First for China
Ling’er won a settlement payout from the hospital where she was held for three months against her will and subjected to electroshock therapy.
China Journalist, Dong Yuyu, Is Sentenced to Prison for Espionage
Dong Yuyu, who has written articles critical of the Communist Party, was arrested in 2022 while having lunch with a Japanese diplomat.
Chinese Women Mobilize Against Subpar Sanitary Pads
An online campaign has prompted major pad manufacturers to apologize. Regulators said they would consider women’s criticisms when writing new standards.
Man Drives Car Into Crowd Outside Primary School in China
The incident followed an attack by a driver last week that left 35 people dead, and a mass stabbing several days later.
After Deadly Car Rampage, Chinese Officials Censor and Obstruct
Flowers left at the site of the attack, which killed at least 35 people, were quickly removed. Censors deleted videos, articles and comments about it.
In China, Comedy Is Giving Women a Voice. But Can Men Take a Joke?
Comedy has become a way for women to skewer China’s gender inequality. Some men aren’t happy about it.
Part-Time Farmers, Part-Time Rock Stars: A Chinese Band’s Unlikely Rise
The band, Varihnaz, has gained fans by offering an alternative to China’s hyper-polished, fast-paced modern life, with songs about pesticides and poultry raising.
So, Are You Pregnant Yet? China’s In-Your-Face Push for More Babies.
The government is again trying to insert itself into women’s childbearing decisions, knocking on doors and making calls with questions some find downright invasive.