Inkstone Podcast
1) Director’s plagiarism background may have gotten his movie pulled in China
Guo Jingming was ordered to issue a public apology after being accused of plagiarism in 2003. He didn't apologize until the final day of 2020.
Director’s plagiarism background may have gotten his movie pulled in China
03:32 | Jan 12th, 2021
2) Covid-19 causes health problems six months later: study
A new study from China found that coronavirus patients experienced fatigue, shortness of breath and kidney problems six months after being discharged from the hospital.
3) Eye doctor calls stabbing ‘pleasant surprise’
Tao Yong is unlikely to ever perform surgery again because of a stabbing that left his hand crippled. But the doctor wants to move on and help people see again.
4) The primary election that resulted in Hong Kong’s national security mass arrests
Hong Kong’s national security unit arrested 53 former lawmakers and activists on Wednesday. Here is the event that prompted the arrests.
The primary election that resulted in Hong Kong’s national security mass arrests
05:58 | Jan 6th, 2021
5) Chinese company fines workers who take more than one bathroom break
A Chinese company was fed up with people playing on their phones while in the bathroom, so they are fining employees who visit the restroom more than once during an 8-hour shift.
6) ‘Touching fish’ becomes unusual work philosophy of China’s Gen Z
China’s Generation Z are encouraging fellow citizens to slack off at work to protest against a culture of working long hours.
7) Trump has put spotlight on pardons. How does it work in China?
The US has a long tradition of Presidents using the pardon power. In China, the tool is used a lot less often, but it tends to affect a larger number of people.
8) Live in a poor area? Don't smoke or you're more likely to be poor yourself
A new study found that people who live in poor areas and have a family member who smokes are more likely to live in poverty than those who don't.
Live in a poor area? Don't smoke or you're more likely to be poor yourself
02:42 | Dec 30th, 2020
9) China is trying to press mute on noisy public transportation
The government is set to trial a "quiet car" option for its high-speed rail network and the city of Shanghai will punish people who use audio without headphones on the subway.
10) Menstrual cycle leave may make it harder for women to find work
A province in northeastern China announced new rules that would force companies to provide days off for women on their menstrual cycle. Some people in China worry that companies will not hire women be...Show More