Her Half of the Sky
Stories of feminist pioneers, historical female figures, and ordinary women in Chinese society
FILM
Transpacific Flop
In trying to please everybody, Disney’s new live-action ‘Mulan’ has failed to satisfy anyone
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Invisible Necessity
The high cost of sanitary products in China has created a hidden “period poverty” crisis
ARTS
Maternal Instinct
Director Yang Lina breaks new cinematic ground with portrayal of mother-daughter relationship based in hate
TV
Sister Act
Hit talent show featuring ‘older’ women may not be feminist—but viewers are ready to forgive
HEALTH
Frozen Hopes
Proposed ban on egg freezing reveals unmarried women’s ongoing fight for reproductive rights in China
NEWS
Women at the Two Sessions
China’s top political meetings are an annual battleground for female representation
TV
Love for Boys’ Love
Unrealistic portrayals of gay men in straight women’s fantasies raise questions for LGBT representation in media
HEALTH
The Business of Being Born
As families embraces assisted reproduction, China reevaluates who has the right to reproduce
