Your phone knows where you’ ve been,what you eat,how well you sleep—and it does this with information you give away,either willingly(to enjoy modern conveniences) or required by pandemic rules.China has some of the ...Your phone knows where you’ ve been,what you eat,how well you sleep—and it does this with information you give away,either willingly(to enjoy modern conveniences) or required by pandemic rules.China has some of the world’s most advanced data collection systems,with even villages employing digital technology for farming and safety,but how can it prevent the data from abuse by businesses and authorities?Some people,young and old,are opting out of smart devices entirely-but is that sustainable?展开更多
In China,this summer might be dubbed the"summer of the outdoors"—when urbanites,barred from indoor venues by Covid restrictions,took to the streets to eat and relax.But China’s history of truly public spac...In China,this summer might be dubbed the"summer of the outdoors"—when urbanites,barred from indoor venues by Covid restrictions,took to the streets to eat and relax.But China’s history of truly public spaces is short,and debates continue to rage over safety and control.Meanwhile,public libraries have been pioneers in welcoming people of all backgrounds,but face pandemic rules and a lack of resources,while millions of pet owners still struggle to find places accepting of their furry companions.展开更多
Thirty years ago,most Chinese had never seen an art exhibition,but today,even malls host private art galleries and artists share digital works online.Yet without a museum-going culture,exhibitions struggle to find an ...Thirty years ago,most Chinese had never seen an art exhibition,but today,even malls host private art galleries and artists share digital works online.Yet without a museum-going culture,exhibitions struggle to find an audience without pandering to influencers and online trends.Meanwhile,rural villages look to art to boost their cultural prestige,and the art market is adapting to the rise of middle-class buyers and NFTsall trends that we explore in this cover story on the future of art in China.展开更多
文摘Your phone knows where you’ ve been,what you eat,how well you sleep—and it does this with information you give away,either willingly(to enjoy modern conveniences) or required by pandemic rules.China has some of the world’s most advanced data collection systems,with even villages employing digital technology for farming and safety,but how can it prevent the data from abuse by businesses and authorities?Some people,young and old,are opting out of smart devices entirely-but is that sustainable?
文摘In China,this summer might be dubbed the"summer of the outdoors"—when urbanites,barred from indoor venues by Covid restrictions,took to the streets to eat and relax.But China’s history of truly public spaces is short,and debates continue to rage over safety and control.Meanwhile,public libraries have been pioneers in welcoming people of all backgrounds,but face pandemic rules and a lack of resources,while millions of pet owners still struggle to find places accepting of their furry companions.
文摘Thirty years ago,most Chinese had never seen an art exhibition,but today,even malls host private art galleries and artists share digital works online.Yet without a museum-going culture,exhibitions struggle to find an audience without pandering to influencers and online trends.Meanwhile,rural villages look to art to boost their cultural prestige,and the art market is adapting to the rise of middle-class buyers and NFTsall trends that we explore in this cover story on the future of art in China.
