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A new report finds that gaps in family laws in most African countries are fueling discrimination of women and girls. The report from the international NGO Equality Now says laws that favor men in matters of sex, marriage and inheritance, among other issues, leave many women in despair. ....
Shanghai’s Tiffany Tang has evolved from a brilliant actress to a bankable star after her memorable role in the top TV drama Blossoms Shanghai which still has the internet buzzing days after the final episode aired. ....
A film star from China who resorted to desperate measures to appear slimmer so she could wear a ball gown for a fashion show has reignited the debate about body shape stereotypes. ....
A man in China who raped his fiancee has been jailed for three years despite the woman’s family trying to force the victim to go ahead with the wedding after the crime. ....
A company executive sent a message during a team WeChat conversation in which he made a sexist suggestion and threatened to slash performance bonuses if staff did not reply. ....