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Chinese Provinces Curb Private Schools, Encourage Public Education 

Timely reports on issues and events from across China. Drawing on a vast range of sources, these succinct articles provide insights into the significance of each issue in a wider context.

NEWS

While Hunan and Jiangsu will cap the number of students attending private academic institutions, Sichuan has stopped approving such facilities altogether.

China Approves First CAR T-Cell Therapy for Cancer Patients 

The treatment costs over $370,000 in the United States, though Chinese regulators have yet to disclose the price for the domestic market.

The Weirdly Wonderful World of China’s Doll Devotees

Articles that cut to the core of contemporary China. In-depth, informed, and carefully crafted, every piece is carried by the voices of the story’s participants.

FEATURES

The thousands-strong community of ball-jointed doll “parents” is intense, exclusive, and full of love for their miniature children.

A Chinese Idol Sued an ‘Anti-Fan’ for Defamation. He Won. 

The Beijing court said the man had “infringed the reputation” of Xiao Zhan by posting defamatory remarks about the actor and singer on social media.

Rescue Efforts Underway in Hubei After Gas Explosion Kills 25  

Dozens of people have been injured after a two-story building shattered from a blast Sunday morning.

Mines in Qinling Mountains Closed for Environmental Protection

Authorities in the northwestern Shaanxi province said they were prioritizing protecting the environment and learning from past mistakes.

University Called Out for Typecasting Women in ‘Gaokao’ Campaign   

Nanjing University has deleted the photo series, including the image with a female student holding an innuendo-laden placard.

In a First, Shanghai Fines Local Bakery for Using Plastic Straws 

The city slapped a $1,500 fine on the facility, which was caught providing non-biodegradable, disposable plastic straws banned in the city.

China Suspends Extreme Sports Events to Overhaul Safety Rules

The suspension comes weeks after 21 runners died while participating in an ultramarathon event.

Sinovac Becomes Second Chinese COVID-19 Vaccine to Get WHO Approval

The approval of another shot is likely to accelerate vaccinations in countries lagging in their inoculation rates due to limited supply.

China Stresses Zero Tolerance for School Bullying, Sexual Harassment 

Authorities announced the new guideline on the day the country’s revised Law On the Protection of Minors went into effect.

Guangzhou on High Alert Amid COVID-19 Outbreak 

This is the city’s first flare-up in more than nine months since its last local transmission was reported.

Fujian Police Officer Sentenced to 9 Years for Attempted Rape

Several high-level officials have also been dismissed for “severely damaging” the image of local law enforcement by failing in their supervisory duties.

First NFT of a Chinese Song Sells for $47,000

According to the artist, A Duo, all proceeds will be donated to a music education charity.

Lancet Report on 70 Years of Chinese Health Highlights Progress, New Challenges

While women and children today enjoy far lower mortality rates and better prenatal care, there’s still room for improvement with cancer screenings, psychiatric treatment, adolescent health, and domestic violence.

With Far Fewer Abandoned Babies, China’s Orphanages Stand Empty

“De-facto orphans” — children whose parents cannot provide care — are slowly being included in government welfare programs.