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Before Forever: The Rise of Prenuptial Agreements in China
More young Chinese are signing prenuptial agreements before marriage, but are they enforceable?
Three Child Policy Spawns a Million Memes
The new measure aimed to alleviate an aging population—but online it sparked jokes and ridicule
The Families Torn Apart by Eastern Lightning
Also known as “Church of Almighty God,” the forbidden religious group keeps attracting members, despite prosecution.
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The Business of Being Born
As families embraces assisted reproduction, China reevaluates who has the right to reproduce
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Boy Crazy
Despite decades of progress, some families still go to extreme lengths to secure a male heir
Sexist Seating
Are women really banned from the banquet table during Chinese New Year?
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Custodial Clash
Difficulty obtaining divorce and a lack of legal protection lead families to “kidnap” for custody
In-Law Wars
Traditionalists are upset, as Xinhua reveals maternal grandmothers offer more childcare than paternal grandmothers
Mixed Feelings
Mixed-race Chinese struggle with identity and acceptance—especially if they have dark skin
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