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    A Fiery Debate Over 'Sissies' Vs. Macho Men In China's Social Media

    It started when the boy band New F4 was featured on the annual back-to-school special that every primary and middle school student must watch and discuss.
    by Yuhan Xu Sep 30, 2018 3 minutes
    Members of New F4, a popular Chinese boy band, perform during Chinese Central Television's annual back-to-school special.

    What's the greater threat to Chinese society: "Sissies" or "straight-man cancer"?

    Chinese social media has seen heated debate this month over what masculinity is supposed to look like.

    It all started with the state-owned Chinese Central Television's annual back-to-school special, which aired on Sept. 1. The show prominently featured a popular boy band called New F4.

    Watching the program, "The First Class of School," is mandatory for more than 100 million

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