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The Rocky History of China’s Marriage Law Reforms
On the 75th anniversary of China’s first marriage law, a look back at how far the legal framework has come, from advancing women’s rights to addressing the demographic crisis
China’s Most Talked About Summer Movies (So Far)
The battle for the summer box office is still heating up in China. Here are some of the standout domestic productions that have generated buzz—both for better and for worse.
“Romance in the Alley” Highlights Womanhood During China’s Reform Era
The latest hit series, “Romance in the Alley,” highlights the evolving roles of women as they navigate the challenges of family, society, and personal growth during China’s golden era of economic reform
How Women in Ancient China Endured and Resisted Domestic Violence
Unequal or nonexistent laws left women in ancient China who faced abuse with very few options
Beyond the Crown: Miss Hong Kong’s Shifting Influence
How Hong Kong’s once-iconic beauty pageant evolved through decades of cultural shifts, media scrutiny, and changing definitions of beauty
The Feminine Critique: Women and the Absent Men in Chinese Family Life
Award-winning writer Yao Emei portrays the dark, brutally honest reality of women’s struggles in Chinese families, often due to men, in her latest short story collection, “The Unfilial”
Idiomized: How to Condemn a Hypocrite in 4 Characters
Learn these essential Chinese “chengyu” to call out treacherous and deceitful people
The Pushback Against Invasive Sexual Health Exams in China
Chinese women are speaking up about pain and shame on the gynecologist’s table
K-Pop Roadshows: A Space for Liberation or Objectification?
Public K-pop dance performances are growing in popularity in China, but does their proliferation point to female empowerment or the perpetuation of the male gaze?
Voice of the Masses: Su Tong’s Latest Translated Collection Reviewed
Su Tong’s new translated collection offers English-speaking readers a window into one of China’s best-known modern writers
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