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PKU makes sure doctors are slim and tall

The Peking University Medical School recently released admission standards that disqualify applicants deemed overweight, short, or who have liver conditions.

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Lesbians face blood donation discrimination

On May 28th les+ magazine, a volunteer magazine supported by the largest lesbian group in Beijing, posted an article on their online blog called “LES blood donors, where are you?” criticizing a ban on lesbian blood donors during a crucial time. Gay men have been formally recognized by the central government as a high-risk group for contracting HIV, and are thus are excluded from donating blood.

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