Tom Selmon, Beijing-based photographer from London, likes to capture a lesser-known side of China’s capital. Going off the beaten path, Selmon does backstage, fashion and street...
According to recent research by Beijing University, China’s post-1995 adolescents are 12 when they first fall in love. On average, they have their first sexual experience...
A new report points out that the majority of Chinese people get married around the age of 26, and live within traditional family and household structures.
A 41-year-old woman who spent over 16000¥ (±2500 US$) in service fees to a matchmaking company is still single. She is now suing the company.
The resignation letter of one Ningbo woman has gone viral on social media: she wrote the letter after hearing about the end of China's one-child policy.
A new career is recently emerging in China. So-called "third person dissuaders" or "mistress discouragers" specialise in persuading mistresses to step back from their client's marriage.
Many of China's universities have too many girls, principles say, which is not good for the development of male students. 'Nonsense', Weibo users argue: girls are...
Transgenderism is becoming an increasingly popular topic on Chinese social media. The general attitude towards transgenderism in China is seemingly tolerant, but what goes on behind...
Although sex change surgery is possible in China, the legal aspect of a sex change remains problematic. The story of a young Chinese man who went...
Since a Chinese actress stated that she had her eggs frozen in the United States, an online discussion has erupted in China about the legality of...
China's single young women have been put in the spotlight by Chinese media for years. But the "leftover men" are China's real problem.
The divorce rate in China increased by 3.9 percent over the last year. “Have you divorced today?” (今天你离了吗) has become a common joke between Chinese people.
An online “Armpit Hair Contest” has fuelled discussions on China's female aesthetics. As many women posted selfies showing off their hairy armpits, not all netizens agreed...
China’s economic growth has not just changed entire villages and family constructions; it has also reshaped the landscape of dating and marriage. Millions of Chinese go...
This year's inofficial Chinese 'Valentine's Day' has brought about love-related online surveys and discussions, bringing new insights into how younger generations think about love: China's Post-90s...
Gender and sexuality specialist Dr. Pei about her book 'Sex and the City', a book for which she interviewed dozens of Chinese women about their sexuality....
Feminism and the role of women in today's society are recurring topics on China's social media platforms.
Do not get pregnant too soon - that is the message of China's most popular relationship advisor to women on Weibo. The post became an instant...
Following tradition, many new Chinese moms are confined to their beds for weeks after giving birth.
Every year, China's bachelors and bachelorettes are dreading the return to their hometowns, as parents and family members will inescapably ask them that one question: "Why...
