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Inkstone

A daily digest of the top China stories.

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Director’s plagiarism background may have gotten his movie pulled in China

Director’s plagiarism background may have gotten his movie pulled in China

Guo Jingming was ordered to issue a public apology after being accused of plagiarism in 2003. He didn't apologize until ... Read more

12 Jan 2021

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Covid-19 causes health problems six months later: study

Covid-19 causes health problems six months later: study

A new study from China found that coronavirus patients experienced fatigue, shortness of breath and kidney problems six ... Read more

11 Jan 2021

3mins

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Chinese company fines workers who take more than one bathroom break

Chinese company fines workers who take more than one bathroom break

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Trump has put spotlight on pardons. How does it work in China?

Trump has put spotlight on pardons. How does it work in China?

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Live in a poor area? Don't smoke or you're more likely to be poor yourself

Live in a poor area? Don't smoke or you're more likely to be poor yourself

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China is trying to press mute on noisy public transportation

China is trying to press mute on noisy public transportation

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Menstrual cycle leave may make it harder for women to find work

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