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Trump Gives Taiwan Parting Gift on ‘Huge Day’
In a move pleasing Taipei, the Trump administration made a last-minute show of Washington’s deepening ties with the Asian democracy.
What It’s Like To Live in a Cashless Society
In Sweden most people don’t carry cash anymore and in China, even panhandlers have QR codes for donations.
Overworking and Humiliation Are Rampant in China’s Toxic Workplaces
Amid cut-throat competition in the education system and workforce, phenomena like ‘996 culture’ and ‘involution’ have come to dominate the public consciousness.
Jack Ma Is Missing in Action. Of Course.
The billionaire has not been seen in public for more than two months since his company ran afoul of Chinese regulators.
Chinese Fans Abuse COVID App to See What Celebrities Look Like Without Makeup
The internet is rife with breaches of medical data collected during the pandemic.
Senior Huawei Executive Resigns Over Muslim-Tracking Technology
There’s grumbling inside Huawei over the company’s alleged role in China’s surveillance abuse.
French Football Star Ends Contract with Huawei Over China’s Treatment of Uighurs
Barcelona’s Antoine Griezmann joins Arsenal’s Mesut Özil in condemning the persecution of Muslims in its Xinjiang region.
Facial Recognition Is Running Amok in China. The People Are Pushing Back.
China’s first lawsuit against facial recognition was a victory for privacy advocates. But there’s a limit to how far they can push against surveillance.
Popular Chinese Vlogger Dies After Ex-Husband Sets Her on Fire During Livestream
Her death was met with widespread grief and sparked anger across Chinese social media.
5,000 Pets Found Dead Inside Delivery Boxes in China
They included cats, dogs, guinea pigs, and rabbits transported for express delivery.
These Are Photos of People Clubbing in Wuhan
The former epicenter of the coronavirus has not reported a locally transmitted case since May, reviving the city's nightlife.
Hong Kong Protesters Are Boycotting the New ‘Mulan’ Movie. Will Disney Care?
The live-action remake of the 1998 animated film has been accused of pandering to the Chinese government but the negative reactions may not matter to Disney in the long run.