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China Wants To Teach Masculinity After Seeing Stereotypical Gender Roles Change; Political Advisers Claim Country Is Going Through ‘Masculinity Crisis’

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China wants to create masculinity courses for boys in response to changing gender roles. In January, China’s Education Ministry published plans to “cultivate masculinity” in boys from kindergarten through high school. The initiative involves hiring and training more gym teachers, testing students more comprehensively in physical education, making health education …

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Homegrown COVID-19 Vaccine Approved in China For Widespread Use

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China’s first COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by state-owned Sinopharm has earned market approval from China’s medical products agency. The conglomerate claims its vaccine has an efficacy rate of 79%, surpassing the generally recognized 50% efficacy standard. The approval is conditional and requires that Sinopharm continue to collect vaccine data and its …

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Flight Attendants In China Told To Wear Disposable Diapers During Flights

Air Travelers Wear Masks as a Precaution against Covid-19

On Nov. 25th, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) issued new guidelines for its airline industry, which it supervises. The Sixth Edition of Technical Guidelines for Epidemic Prevention and Control for Airlines includes advice on the best hygiene practices for aircraft and airports. One of those recommendations recently raised …

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