Signs of the Times: Why Chinese Sign Language Users Struggle to Understand Each Other
China has 20 million sign language users, but regional varieties and misguided policies mean they still struggle to communicate
“Asking for a Friend” on the Chinese Internet
How Chinese netizens use their imaginary friends to hide their embarrassment
Bullied Photographer Commits Suicide and Other Trending News
Bullied photographer’s suicide, TV show criticized for on-screen cat death, traditional meat smoking causes fires, Canada Goose in hot water again—it’s Viral Week
Hidden in Plain Sight: China’s Visually Impaired Still Struggle to be Seen
A lack of braille signage and braille education continue to present barriers for China’s visually impaired
Myth and Mechas: “Iron Widow” Sees Historical Figures Piloting Robots | Book Review
Wu Zetian defeats giant robot (and the patriarchy) in new novel
My Time as a Guard in a Women’s Detention Center
Dealing with troubled pasts, endless waiting, and death sentences at a women’s detention center
The Low Bar for Online Defamation in China
Several women have been falsely accused of promiscuity and “money worship” online, highlighting a lack of legal protection against internet rumors
The Strangest Deaths of Ancient Chinese Rulers
From falling into a toilet to being struck by lightning, these are the weirdest deaths ever to befall imperial Chinese rulers
Chinese Sci-Fi Beyond “The Three Body Problem” | Book Review
Newly translated short stories map out China’s sci-fi universe for English readers
False Viral “Gold-Digger” Photo Sparks Debate and Other Trending News
Dead livestreamer’s ashes stolen for “ghost marriage,” mother arrested for buying foreign medicine for sick son, cuddly cactus toy turns out to be singing about suicide—it’s Viral Week
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