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February 10, 2021 Hit Chinese video streaming site Bilibili, once seen as a haven for subcultures like niche animation , has been making strides towards becoming a mainstream platform in recent years. But it is now facing a substantial backlash from some of its female users and brand partners, which accuse it of tolerating misogynistic content. Founded in 2009, Bilibili has evolved from an online hub for anime, comics, and games (ACG) content to a YouTube-esque service that also offers mobile games and live broadcasting. The company went from a little-known website to a platform dubbed “the...

February 8, 2021 The audio-based social network Clubhouse offered Chinese users a rare chance to have uncensored, free discussions on topics ranging from Xinjiang to Hong Kong protests in the past few days—something that would otherwise be unimaginable on the heavily monitored Chinese internet. Now, the brief moment of free speech is over. Beijing blocked the invitation-only app on Monday (Feb. 8), according to Clubhouse users in mainland China. On WeChat, many shared their regret at seeing the app finally barred, and said they now need to use virtual private networks—tools for circumven...

Sunday shows preview: New COVID-19 variants spread in US; Redditors shake Wall Street with Gamestop stock Jordan Williams © Istock Covid vaccine vial and syringe The Biden administration's effort to ramp up coronavirus vaccinations amid the threat of new variants in the U.S. and investors on Reddit driving up GameStop's stock value are expected to dominate this week's Sunday talk shows. South Carolina on Thursday became the first state to report cases of COVID-19 of the B.1.351 variant, which was first discovered in South Africa. Maryland on Saturday announced that it dete...

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Jack Ma is back. The outspoken founder of China’s e-commerce and fintech behemoths, Alibaba and Ant Group, has been out of sight for months, since Chinese regulators began cracking down on his internet empire in November, sparking rumors and speculation about his fate. The billionaire addressed 100 village teachers at an online conference today (Jan. 20), according to Chinese news outlet Tianmu News (link in Chinese), which was confirmed by Jack Ma’s philanthropic foundation. The conference is part of an annual event hosted since 2015 by the tech mogul, a former teacher himself, to reward...