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Breastfeeding in public is still considered taboo in some parts of Chinese society.
Netizens’ Outcry Pushes Micro-blog to Shut Down Over Comments Made on Breastfeeding Mom

Criticisms by netizens have forced a charitable organization to shut down its micro-blog on Sunday, Nov. 29, over a posting that ridiculed a woman for breastfeeding on a Beijing subway, China Daily reported.

Ashley Kaidel and Baby
Florida Mom Responds To Hullaballoo After Facebook Photo Of Her Breastfeeding In Public Goes Viral

A viral Facebook photo of a mother breastfeeding her 6-month-old son in public has caused controversy, in part due to her bosom being uncovered. The Floridia Mom posted the picture of her breastfeeding her baby at a restaurant on November 24, and explained that she is staring back at a woman who was giving her angry looks and shaking her head in disgust. Ashley Kaidel's post has been shared over 100,000 times and resulted in thousands of comments that supported or criticized her action.

“Building Built in Map,” a work dated from the Song and Yuan Dynasties, was sold during the Kansai Art Auction’s autumn event to Chinese billionaire Liu Yiqian for 99.93 million yen ($813,166).
Chinese Art Collectors Fly to Japan for Chinese Art and Antiques

More and more Chinese art collectors have flown to Japan in pursuit of Chinese antiques, according to a report by China Daily. One of the major reasons is the rising auction prices in China.

The third China Shanghai Children’s Book Fair, which was held last November at the Expo Exhibition Center, surprised its organizers with a huge crowd and vendor turnout.
Children's Publications in China Experience Golden Age

The golden age of children’s literature in China has arrived, experts told China Daily. New demand for new content is the primary reason behind the advent of this renaissance.

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Neural Portrait of Human Brain
Human Brains Are Fusion Of Male, Female, And Unisex Characteristics: Study

A new scientific study has revealed that male and female humans do not have gender-specific brains, but instead are a random hodgepodge of male-like and female-like features. This is even true in regions that scientists once believed had major differences based on a person's sex.

A bacterial strain is seen in a bacterial culture at a microbiology lab in Berlin.
Hair Bands On The Wrist Can Cause Health Issues, Possible Bacterial Infections: Doctors

Doctors have warned against wearing hair bands on writsts, as they believe the material used to produce hair ties can be potential breeding grounds for bacteria, leading to serious health and skin issues.

Fuliancheng has nurtured nearly 800 top-level Peking Opera performers.
Legendary Peking Opera School Documentary to Hit Chinese TV Screens

The 10-episode documentary "Fuliancheng" is set to hit Chinese TV screens next month. The series presents the story of the legendary Peking Opera school of the same name.

The gilded-bronze chime clock is believed to show certain British clock-making techniques that were popular during the time of King George III (1738-1820).
18th-century Timepiece Up for Auction

An 18th-century British clock that was given to the Chinese royal court as a present is up for auction in Poly Auction on Dec. 7 in Beijing, China Daily reported.

A caregiver attends to an elderly at a nursing home in Jinan, capital of Shandong Province.
Beijing to Address Care Services for Seniors, According to Development Plan

At least 90 percent of senior citizens in Beijing are expected to stay at home and be cared for by their families by 2020, according to a development plan on elder-care services released on Nov. 25 by the city's civil affairs authority.

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