NEWS
Ruff Justice
A dog-noise dispute ending in a fatal stabbing spree has prompted fresh calls for a national law on pet ownership and basic animal rights
NEWS
Viral Week: Ep. 171
Subway scuffles, tourists over flowers, a faked death turned tragic, and Chow Yun-fat’s charity—it’s Viral Week
FICTION
Lighthouse | Short Story
Author An Wei explores the nature of reality and the self, and whether one has a choice to accept either
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Mixed Feelings
Mixed-race Chinese struggle with identity and acceptance—especially if they have dark skin
ARTS
Ding Ling: The Politics of Love
On the birthday of the 20th-century feminist writer Ding Ling, TWOC celebrates her unapologetic life and unconventional views on love
MUSIC
Dissing with Chinese Characteristics
In China’s regulated rap industry, dissing takes on patriotism, celeb-baiting, and other unique forms
FILM
‘Crazy Rich’ in the Details
In spite of problematic representation, it’s the small details in Crazy Rich Asians that will resonate with Chinese diaspora viewers
NEWS
Fan Bingbing Scandal: What Next?
Film star’s tax scandal officially ended with an apology and massive fine—but the consequences for the entertainment industry may be widespread and p…
ANCIENT HISTORY
Astronomy Domine
When civilizations collide over the stars, there is nothing left to do but declare battle…to the death!
NEWS
Viral Week Ep. 170
We have a Rap of China winner, Golden Week woes and scams, and a violent road rampage—it’s Viral Week
BOOKS
Mai Jia’s ‘Message’ to Frankfurt
Chinese spy thriller author Mai Jia will discuss the English translation of his bestselling novel, The Message
