Redeeming the Scapegoated Women of Ancient China
These women were wrongly blamed for bringing down dynasties
Why Are Women Shamed for Male Celebrities’ Bad Behavior?
“Wife PR,” where female celebrities apologize and show public support for their male partners in a scandal, is facing backlash in China
Redefining Red: How Chinese Women Are Fighting Period Stigma
Against euphemisms like “Big Aunties” and a culture of shame, young Chinese women are speaking up for menstruation
When Did the Cult of Widow Chastity Start in China?
When did it become unacceptable for widows to remarry in ancient China?
Meet Xie Lihua, Witness to Four Decades of China’s Feminist Awakening
Chinese feminist Xie Lihua tells her story of working for women’s magazines and documenting female empowerment in China over 40 years
Can One of China’s Most Famous Authors Shed His Reputation for Misogyny?
Jia Pingwa’s ‘The Sojourn Teashop,’ now with a new English translation, is a bold experiment for an author often lambasted for his characterization of women
The Road to Consent Culture in China
Brutal assault in Tangshan renews calls for better education on sexual consent in China
China’s “Sex and the City” Rethinks Female Portrayal on TV
Despite its corny name, highly rated new series “Delicious Romance” is shattering years of shallow female characterization on television
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Mosuo on the Move
On Lugu Lake, China’s last matrilineal culture is in chaotic transition
Chinese Women Behind the Camera
Chloé Zhao and five more female film directors of Chinese descent to watch
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