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China’s ‘Anti-Sissy’ Campaign Unleashes a Wave of Online Transphobia

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

A growing number of transgender Chinese were finding success as social media influencers. Then came a crackdown on “sissy” men.

The Race to Create a Whiskey From China, for Chinese People 

Banking on the fast-expanding middle class, Chinese and Western liquor companies are eager to build Chinese whiskey brands. But with a years-long wait for each batch, domestic and international suppliers alike are betting on the unknown.

Chinese Buyers Join Metaverse Land Rush

China has seen a boom in all kinds of virtual houses, as domestic enthusiasts jump on the metaverse bandwagon.

Chinese Company Names AI Debt Collector Employee of the Year

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

Vanke executive claims the bot has a 91.44% success rate in collecting overdue payments.

New Oriental Livestream Sales Event Receives Lukewarm Reception 

The CEO of the education powerhouse sold fruits and vegetables in a virtual broadcast.

JD.com, Haier, SAIC-GM-Wuling Approved for Blockchain Trials in China

Regulators bless 179 blockchain pilot projects from companies and governments.

Western Winter Wear Brands Flock to China Amid Olympic Craze 

Foreign brands are trying to appeal to Chinese consumers and their newfound love for winter sports.

China Tightens Control on Whitening Ingredients in Cosmetics

Brands are now required to receive approval from relevant authorities to sell products containing SymWhite 377.

Colgate Bids Farewell to ‘Black Person’ Toothpaste in China 

The company’s local partner denied the name change had any relation to the toothpaste’s racially insensitive branding.

Alibaba Fires Accuser Over MeToo Case

Alibaba has sacked an employee who accused her boss of rape. The company said that she spread false information and damaged its reputation.

Weibo to Forbid Users From Having ‘Vulgar or Insulting’ Nicknames

The microblogging platform will delete or restrict accounts that fail to comply with its rules.

Becoming Shein: Chinese Retailers Eye the Global Fast-Fashion Market

The boom of Shein-like startups, boosted by COVID-19, reflects structural changes in China’s supply chain. Environmental experts say they should also shoulder greater social responsibilities.

Alibaba Tries an Unfamiliar New Singles’ Day Strategy: Restraint

The world’s biggest online shopping festival used to be an unabashed celebration of celebrity and consumerism. This year, the sales stayed high — but the mood was markedly somber.

Chinese Consumers Conflicted About Sustainable Fashion, Report Finds 

A Shanghai-based organization focusing on sustainable fashion launched the report at the COP26 climate conference.

NBA Woos Chinese Sports Fans With Immersive ‘DreamCourts’ Project 

The announcement comes amid ongoing criticisms of the American basketball league in the country over controversial views from its staff and players.

Beauty Group Ushopal Banks On China’s Male Skincare Market

Despite official criticisms of men wearing heavy makeup, beauty companies are introducing the country to new male skincare brands.

At CIIE, Decathlon Debuts Sports Bra for Breast Cancer Survivors 

The French sports retailer said the company aims to make sport accessible to everyone.

Global Brands Wear Green at Annual Trade Show

The keyword at Shanghai Import Fair? Sustainability.

The High-Tech Cosmetics Set to Tempt Chinese Consumers

Global beauty firms are turning to high-tech offerings — from lipstick printers to lab-made human enzymes — to gain an edge in the increasingly competitive Chinese market.

Beijing Launches Promotion Blitz for Soon-to-Open Stock Exchange

The Chinese mainland’s third major stock market is set to open Nov. 15. Now, it just needs to find high-tech companies to fill it.