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Jackie Chan’s Book Flub
Action star’s new tell-all memoir admits to many mistakes, but not everything
ARTS
Ode to ‘Opening Up’
TWOC gets the scoop on the new 40 Years of Reform exhibition at the National Museum
NEWS
Viral Week Ep. 178
Crazy Rich flop, swine x-ing, Monkey business, and ID photo retakes—it’s Viral Week
NEWS
Custodial Clash
Difficulty obtaining divorce and a lack of legal protection lead families to “kidnap” for custody
ENTERTAINMENT
Game Over?
China may have as many as 459 million gamers, but the industry is plagued with design and regulatory problems—and now a freeze on production
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
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
What are 2018’s hottest buzzwords?
Official and netizen-submitted nominations for 2018’s buzzword phrase of the year
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
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