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Outrage as Chinese Man is Caught on Tape Butchering Wife’s Dog

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.

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While the man has since been arrested, the incident has reignited calls for legislation to prevent cruelty to animals.

‘Yellow Fever’ Expat Soccer Team Forced to Change Name

Other teams in the same soccer league have come out in support of the team, which has deleted its social media.

Shanghai’s Most Recognizable Voices

Few people are more emblematic of Shanghai than its metro’s Mandarin, English, and Shanghainese announcers. They reflect the best of this bustling metropolis, so proud of its heritage while deeply welcoming of visitors.

How Women Are Reshaping China’s Sex Toys Industry, Literally 

China’s adult product industry is changing, with women demanding more from the market. Companies are finally starting to listen.

The Underground Bands Playing Out China’s Hit TV Show

China’s biggest television drama has an unusual soundtrack of obscure bands and moody experimental music — and fans are obsessed.

China’s Surrogacy Debate Extends to Women’s Toilets 

From universities to hospital toilets, women are finding themselves surrounded by small ads recruiting surrogacy candidates as well as customers. They, and some companies, are hitting back.

Game Overpriced: Honor of Kings’ Fashion Line Leaves Fans Fuming

Priced at 1298-1680 yuan ($185-$238), the game’s new limited edition clothing brand targets women, who account for more than half its player base.

To Flip the Script on Harassment in China, Grease is the New Word

In a new viral online challenge, women are imitating the personas of “greasy middle-aged men” to provoke introspection.

Nanning Slams Brakes on Parking Fee Storm, Mayor Offers Apology

City severs ties with parking company after multiple complaints alleging overcharging. Some commuters owe thousands of yuan in parking fees.

US Returns Two Stolen Relics Worth $3.5 Million to China

The two stone carvings are believed to have been ripped from a tomb by looters in the 1990s, before being smuggled to the United States where they ended up at the renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Stabbing Death on Train Raises Questions About Railway Security

The victim’s family and netizens are asking how a knife was brought on board a high-speed train after the tragic killing of a young man.

A Dozen Women Accuse Another Chinese Literary Figure of Sexual Harassment 

The women say they were inspired to make their stories public once they knew they weren’t alone in their experiences with renowned screenwriter, Shi Hang.

Qinghai Official Died After Sharing Seven Bottles of Baijiu

China’s deep-rooted drinking culture has proved difficult to tackle as refusing to drink can be seen as a sign of disrespect.

China Academy of Art Fires Professor Over Plagiarism Allegations

Recent allegations on social media claimed that many of the professor’s works closely resembled those of artists based abroad.

Calls for Female-Only Compartments After Woman Placed With Three Men on Sleeper Train 

Female-only sleeper compartments have been tried before, but were canceled soon after due to insufficient demand.

World Book Day: A Bookstore for the Blind

Backlight 226 has become the go-to spot for visually impaired reading enthusiasts in Shanghai.

Hangzhou Publicizes Names of Metro Sexual Harassers

Hangzhou’s move to name and shame sexual harassers has received overwhelming support online, but some are questioning whether it goes too far.

30 Years On, a New ‘Slam Dunk’ Scores Big With Old Fans in China

Blending basketball and friendship, the iconic anime has returned to the big screen, drawing millions of middle-aged fans and breaking box-office records.

Beijing Hospital Fire Kills 29 People, 12 Arrested

A preliminary investigation blames construction work that ignited flammable paint as the cause of the fire.

A Female Comedian Gets Praised and Slut-Shamed for STI Set

Mengga’s performance is making people talk about sex and HPV.