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As violent juvenile crime rocks the headlines, China debates: How young is too young to lock up?
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Naming no-nos, 16-year-old murder, college for babies, and free tickets for panda fan—it’s Viral Week
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Top Police Stories of 2018
Keeping China safe is their full-time job; becoming memes is just a bonus
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Shaming and Blaming
A culture of shame and blame, often led by public figures, impedes efforts against domestic violence and sexual harassment
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Multi-level Misery
Despite illegality and violence, pyramid schemes are still frustrating both victims and police
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Sins of the Flesh
Ten years of the human flesh search, China’s online vigilante system—and its devastating real-life consequences
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The Devil’s Advocates
Paul French’s latest book reconstructs Jazz Age Shanghai in sin and splendor
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‘Silence’ Proves Golden
The critical and commercial success of two recent indie movies shows the growing clout of non-mainstream cinema
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The Looming Storm
A gloomy 90s-set serial killer thriller proves a haunting portrait of a society in turmoil
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