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China women's rights
Interview: Leta Hong Fincher
By Shannon Tiezzi
“We are witnessing an extraordinary moment in modern Chinese history… Growing numbers of women are angry about the misogyny and injustice in their lives.”
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China’s Sudden #MeToo Movement
July 31, 2018
China’s Sudden #MeToo Movement
In the past week, accusations of sexual harassment and assault have exploded on Chinese social media.
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China’s Sudden #MeToo Movement
China's Teenage Mothers
May 21, 2018
China's Teenage Mothers
Youth, interrupted
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China's Teenage Mothers
#MeToo Reaches China, But the Chinese Authorities Don’t Like It
January 10, 2018
#MeToo Reaches China, But the Chinese Authorities Don’t Like It
Hundreds of Chinese college students sign petitions calling for universities to take action on sexual assault.
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#MeToo Reaches China, But the Chinese Authorities Don’t Like It
Women’s Morality Education Comes Back to Life in China
May 26, 2017
Women’s Morality Education Comes Back to Life in China
A Chinese lecturer promoting women’s virginity triggered uproar among netizens.
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Women’s Morality Education Comes Back to Life in China
Chinese Youth: If You Don’t Get Married Soon, The Party Will Help
May 18, 2017
Chinese Youth: If You Don’t Get Married Soon, The Party Will Help
China’s Communist Youth League announced it would help solve the big problem of unmarried “youth in old age.”  
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Chinese Youth: If You Don’t Get Married Soon, The Party Will Help
China's Attack on Feminism? Not Quite.
December 10, 2015
China's Attack on Feminism? Not Quite.
The complicated outlook for women's rights in China.
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China's Attack on Feminism? Not Quite.
Feminism With Chinese Characteristics
October 19, 2015
Feminism With Chinese Characteristics
China is making progress on women's issues, but anyone trying to publicize remaining issues faces a serious backlash.
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Feminism With Chinese Characteristics
Frozen Eggs and 'Leftover Women': China Debates Marriage and Fertility
October 07, 2015
Frozen Eggs and 'Leftover Women': China Debates Marriage and Fertility
China's ban on single women freezing their eggs has sparked a debate about gender roles in modern China.
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Frozen Eggs and 'Leftover Women': China Debates Marriage and Fertility
Ahead of Xi's US Trip, China Defends Record on Human Rights
September 18, 2015
Ahead of Xi's US Trip, China Defends Record on Human Rights
Facing a wave of criticism in the U.S., China is trying to reshape the narrative on human rights.
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Ahead of Xi's US Trip, China Defends Record on Human Rights
China’s Political Firewall – Mass Arrest of Lawyers
August 12, 2015
China’s Political Firewall – Mass Arrest of Lawyers
For the international community it is business as usual, even as China detains hundreds of human rights defenders.
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China’s Political Firewall – Mass Arrest of Lawyers
Why Did China Just Release 5 Feminists?
April 14, 2015
Why Did China Just Release 5 Feminists?
China just released five women's rights activists after a month-long detention. Why?
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Why Did China Just Release 5 Feminists?
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Mark Field on Strengthening UK-ASEAN Relations Post-Brexit
November 14, 2018
Mark Field on Strengthening UK-ASEAN Relations Post-Brexit
The Diplomat talks with Mark Field about Britain's ongoing effort to boost ties with ASEAN and Southeast Asia after Brexit.
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