NEWS
Custodial Clash
Difficulty obtaining divorce and a lack of legal protection lead families to “kidnap” for custody
SOCIETY
Shaming and Blaming
A culture of shame and blame, often led by public figures, impedes efforts against domestic violence and sexual harassment
TECHNOLOGY
Tech Thursday: Cutting CRISPR Corners
Though scientist’s gene-edited babies bred outrage, eugenics has a complicated place in Chinese family planning and health care
TECHNOLOGY
Tech Thursday: Cutting CRISPR Corners
Though scientist’s gene-edited babies bred outrage, eugenics has a complicated place in Chinese family planning and health care
SOCIETY
Brands Behaving Badly
It’s not just D&G: here are some other foreign brands that have failed to impress Chinese consumers
NEWS
Viral Week Ep. 177
Blue Taiwan, monk busted for meth, students bring home bacon, Italy continues to offend, and persistent runner prevails—it’s Viral Week
TECHNOLOGY
Tech Thursday: Purging Porn
Are the government’s new anti-porn campaigns going to kill the Chinese internet?
NEWS
Crime and Prejudice
Though “honor killing” video was a hoax, lack of marriage prospects and aggressive nationalism are an explosive combination for street violence
NEWS
Viral Week Ep. 176
Golden Horse-play, Khmer kid-celebrity, marathon flagged, and Wang Sicong physics—it’s Viral Week
TECHNOLOGY
Tech Thursday Episode 48
Bill Gates becomes Beijing’s “toilet techie,” Didi gets new video surveillance, aviation technology astounds, and a Baidu smart park, and robot news …
NEWS
Viral Week Ep. 175
More Singles Day records, “Boys Day,” Kris Wu accused of farming, and principal caught mining—it’s Viral Week
LIFE
Reason to Celebrate
Besides Singles Day, here are some other invented festivities that go on each year
