‘Barbie’ Is a Sleeper Hit in China
The movie has exceeded box office expectations, as China’s female moviegoers celebrate a film that addresses women’s rights head-on.
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China Proposes ‘Minor Mode’ to Limit Kids’ Smartphone Use
A proposal from the country’s internet regulator would require app developers and device makers to adopt a “minor mode” to limit screen time and content for young people.
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Anger in China Over Flooding of Towns, in Part, to Save Beijing
A provincial leader set off an outcry by urging cities to serve as a “moat” for the capital, as diverted floodwaters sent scores of residents fleeing.
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Saudi Arabia to Extend Oil Production Cut by a Month
The kingdom said its move to reduce oil production by one million barrels a day would continue through September.