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Women’s Tennis Just Called China’s Bluff
The WTA has suspended all tournaments in China over tennis player Peng Shuai’s sexual assault allegation against a former Chinese official.
Facebook Took Down a China-Linked COVID-19 Disinformation Campaign
The disinformation campaign revolved around a post made by a Swiss biologist that did not actually exist, and involved Chinese government officials.
Scientists Just Made Plastic Out of Salmon Sperm
Care for coffee served in a bioplastic cup, made from salmon sperm?
WHO Skipped a Couple of Letters to Avoid Calling the Omicron Variant ‘Xi’
Not all names are created equal.
Why China Is Sticking to Its Tough Zero-COVID Rules
Scientists say China would face a “disaster” if it adopted the U.S. approach of coexistence with the virus.
6 Revealing Details From Leaked Secret Documents About China’s Xinjiang Crackdown
In one leaked speech, Chinese leader Xi Jinping called for terrorism to be eliminated in the bud. In another, he said violent TV shows should be cut.
How China Managed to Wipe Out All Mentions of Its Most Explosive #MeToo Case
A former Chinese censor says the scale of the censorship is “unprecedented.”
Solomon Islands Capital in Flames as Violent Anti-Government Protests Escalate
Australia is sending its army in to Honiara to assist with “riot control.”
JPMorgan CEO Joked About Outlasting China’s Communist Party. The Fun Didn’t Last Long.
The executive issued not just one but two statements to apologize for his wisecrack.
TikToker Kills Herself on Livestream. Then Her Ashes Are Stolen for a ‘Ghost Marriage.’
The ashes are worth an estimated $11,000.
Beijing Shows ‘Missing’ Tennis Star in Public. But Supporters Are Not Convinced.
State media journalists have released videos showing Peng Shuai is alive, but activists say that’s beside the point.