Cast down by the weight of an uncertain future and the consequences of a failing economy, 'bai lan' is the attitude and lifestyle that the many Chinese youth are …
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‘Wolf Warrior II’: What the Blockbuster Movie Tells Us About China’s Views on Africa
China is seen as Africa’s saviour and friend in the film – which is still full of racist stereotypes.
Big Brother’s Cousins
'They pocket with ease, war profiteers each one...'
Hypocrisy in War and Peace
The pandemic of hypocrisy refuses to end.
Why Is Taiwan Competing in the Olympics Under ‘Chinese Taipei’?
Taiwanese authorities are allowing its tiny contingent to attend the opening ceremony in Beijing despite a long-running dispute over its name in the Olympics.
China’s ‘Model Tennis Player’ Accused a Politician of Sexual Abuse. And Then Went Missing
As #WhereIsPengShuai trends on Twitter, top tennis stars past and present, from Naomi Osaka to Martina Navratilova, have urged action.
Truth of Lies: The Expat YouTubers Praising China
On popular video platforms, foreigners living in China praise the country and actively denounce the "lies" and allegations of human rights abuses propagated by the West.
China Limits Online Gaming for Children in Latest Crackdown
According to new rules published on Monday, minors will not be allowed to play more than three-hours of games a week.
How a Reluctant Russian Singer Became the Hero of Young Pessimists Across China
Sang celebrates self-deprecation and negative emotions, its followers catapulted the unlikely and unenthusiastic singer to the finale of a Chinese boy band show.
The Double Lives of Gay Men in China’s Hainan Province
Gay men in marginal provinces like Hainan are claiming spaces and building communities in their own secret worlds.