Mainland social media has reacted positively to the news that a bathhouse in China is providing a “rent-a-dad” service, free of charge, so that women can bathe in areas free of males. Photo: SCMP composite
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‘Very human and cute’: rent-a-dad bathhouse in China keeps women’s areas boy-free

2 Jul 2023 - 9:00AM

A bathhouse in China has begun offering a “rent-a-dad” service so that women can bathe in a boy-free environment.

Mainland social media has reacted positively to the news that a bathhouse in China is providing a “rent-a-dad” service, free of charge, so that women can bathe in areas free of males. Photo: SCMP composite

‘Very human and cute’: rent-a-dad bathhouse in China keeps women’s areas boy-free

A bathhouse in China has begun offering a “rent-a-dad” service so that women can bathe in a boy-free environment.

2 Jul 2023 - 9:00AM

Chinese woman needs colostomy bag for life after brutal attacks by husband

A woman in China says she was viciously beaten repeatedly by her husband, including while pregnant, and received injuries to her kidneys, stomach, and intestines, which doctors say almost killed her.

28 Jun 2023 - 6:00PM

Chasing a son: wife denied divorce from husband demanding boy after 6 girls

During the trial the judge accused the woman of failing to fulfil her role as a mother, said she could not prove her marriage had broken down and ordered her to return home to look after her family.

27 Jun 2023 - 7:15PM
A woman in China has been left needing to wear a colostomy bag for the rest of her life after a string of violent attacks by her husband over a two-year period. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo

Chinese woman needs colostomy bag for life after brutal attacks by husband

A woman in China says she was viciously beaten repeatedly by her husband, including while pregnant, and received injuries to her kidneys, stomach, and intestines, which doctors say almost killed her.

28 Jun 2023 - 6:00PM
Trending in China

Chasing a son: wife denied divorce from husband demanding boy after 6 girls

During the trial the judge accused the woman of failing to fulfil her role as a mother, said she could not prove her marriage had broken down and ordered her to return home to look after her family.

During the trial the judge accused the woman of failing to fulfil her role as a mother, said she could not prove her marriage had broken down and ordered her to return home to look after her family.

27 Jun 2023 - 7:15PM
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‘What you said is ugly’: verbal taunts by man on subway face spirited push-back

A woman in China who defended a younger female passenger on a train against a man who verbally abused her over what she was wearing has won applause on mainland social media.

A woman in China who defended a younger female passenger on a train against a man who verbally abused her over what she was wearing has won applause on mainland social media.

25 Jun 2023 - 8:14PM

‘Rich women’s dragon boat team’ in China turns tide on male rowing tradition

Tradition has taken a fresh turn in southern China after a group of well-to-do women formed a dragon boat racing team which has become a symbol of feminism in the male-dominated sport.

22 Jun 2023 - 6:00PM
‘Rich women’s dragon boat team’ in China turns tide on male rowing tradition

‘Freedom to dress’: probe into delivery worker who harassed braless woman

A woman in China who was sexually harassed for not wearing a bra by a food delivery driver in text messages is at the centre of a heated discussion on women’s clothing choices on mainland social media.

20 Jun 2023 - 6:00PM
‘Freedom to dress’: probe into delivery worker who harassed braless woman

‘What you said is ugly’: verbal taunts by man on subway face spirited push-back

A woman in China who defended a younger female passenger on a train against a man who verbally abused her over what she was wearing has won applause on mainland social media.

25 Jun 2023 - 8:14PM

‘Rich women’s dragon boat team’ in China turns tide on male rowing tradition

Tradition has taken a fresh turn in southern China after a group of well-to-do women formed a dragon boat racing team which has become a symbol of feminism in the male-dominated sport.

22 Jun 2023 - 6:00PM

‘Freedom to dress’: probe into delivery worker who harassed braless woman

A woman in China who was sexually harassed for not wearing a bra by a food delivery driver in text messages is at the centre of a heated discussion on women’s clothing choices on mainland social media.

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A Beijing-based choir comprising members of the LGBT community prepares backstage  before a concert during Shanghai’s Pride celebrations in June 2018. Photo: Simon Song

Opinion | China’s LGBT community doesn’t need Western ‘gay pride’

For LGBT people in China, sexuality is part, not all, of who they are as their familial role and national identity take precedence. What they want most is love and acceptance, not pride parades.

13 Jun 2023 - 4:30PM

Opinion | Population policies must put women’s reproductive rights front and centre

In low-income countries, where early marriage and a lack of contraception result in unwanted pregnancies, boosting awareness of and access to contraception is crucial. In high-income countries, the high cost of having children deters women. Here, family-friendly policies, in the workplace and beyond, can be helpful.

In low-income countries, where early marriage and a lack of contraception result in unwanted pregnancies, boosting awareness of and access to contraception is crucial. In high-income countries, the high cost of having children deters women. Here, family-friendly policies, in the workplace and beyond, can be helpful.

13 May 2023 - 3:38AM
Population policies must put women’s reproductive rights front and centre

Opinion | Swiss court challenge makes clear climate change is a women’s issue

Women experience the greatest impacts of climate change, and these impacts exacerbate pre-existing gender inequalities which threaten their lives and health. Despite their unique experiences and being at the forefront of climate action movements, women continue to be absent from climate decision-making processes.

Women experience the greatest impacts of climate change, and these impacts exacerbate pre-existing gender inequalities which threaten their lives and health. Despite their unique experiences and being at the forefront of climate action movements, women continue to be absent from climate decision-making processes.

17 Apr 2023 - 5:34PM
Swiss court challenge makes clear climate change is a women’s issue

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