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H&M, Nike Face Backlash in China for Shunning Xinjiang Cotton

Several international clothing brands are facing fierce backlash and potential boycotts in China over their refusal to buy cotton from growers in the far western Xinjiang region because of alleged forced labor, which the country denies.

Ice Melts as Spring Arrives

People take photos on the frozen shores of a river as spring temperatures begin to melt away the ice in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, March 23, 2021. People Visual

Doctor’s ‘Experiment’ Finds Patients More Trusting of Shorter Hair

After cutting her hair short, a doctor noticed that patients showed more confidence in her skills as a physician.

Bank Cards Per Person Reach a New High

The Hit Indie Flick China’s Film Snobs Love to Hate

Since its belated China release, Qiu Sheng’s award-winning movie “Suburban Birds” has been relentlessly trolled online. But the director tells Sixth Tone the controversy says more about China’s film market than it does his work.