China’s pyramid schemes are known for their violent and cult-like behavior, preying on victims’ tight-knit social networks and fear of missing out. TWOC speaks to the former victims and grassroots activists who are ...China’s pyramid schemes are known for their violent and cult-like behavior, preying on victims’ tight-knit social networks and fear of missing out. TWOC speaks to the former victims and grassroots activists who are fighting back展开更多
A literary magazine, a comic book, and a soon-to-be album producer: Members of arts collective Spittoon discuss the many facets to revitalizing Beijing's literary scene, and how translating Chinese literature is &...A literary magazine, a comic book, and a soon-to-be album producer: Members of arts collective Spittoon discuss the many facets to revitalizing Beijing's literary scene, and how translating Chinese literature is "like carrying sand through a river"展开更多
Lack of drug education and an ultra-competitive society have led Chinese youths to abuse prescription amphetamines,sold on the black market as "smart drugs" that can aid their studies and work.What will it t...Lack of drug education and an ultra-competitive society have led Chinese youths to abuse prescription amphetamines,sold on the black market as "smart drugs" that can aid their studies and work.What will it take to stop this dangerous trend?展开更多
In the publishing world,＂provocative＂usually means good,＂controversial＂is better,and＂banned＂almost guarantcees＂bestseller.＂On the other hand,＂social media sh＊tstorm,＂can go either way——depending on who＇s...In the publishing world,＂provocative＂usually means good,＂controversial＂is better,and＂banned＂almost guarantcees＂bestseller.＂On the other hand,＂social media sh＊tstorm,＂can go either way——depending on who＇s kicking it up.The publication of Roseanne Lakce＇s Leftover in China：The Women Shaping the World＇s Next Superpower,was greeted with a social media squall over attributionor the lack of it.展开更多
Four months ago, it barely existed-today, it is bragging about taking over Starbucks＇s business in China, and publicly threatening a lawsuit against the Seattle-based chain over ＂monopolistic＂ business practices.
Marry a foreign woman,＂suggested the stencilled signs,which circulated on Weibo last month.＂Certifiable by Civil and Foreign Administration.＂The kicker：＂One Belt,One Road Project.＂
Though China is home to 459 million gamers and Tencent, the world's biggest game company, censorship and profitchasing shut out high-quality imports and strangle creativity in domestic games. What will it take for...Though China is home to 459 million gamers and Tencent, the world's biggest game company, censorship and profitchasing shut out high-quality imports and strangle creativity in domestic games. What will it take for China to come out and play?展开更多
This 80s Hong Kong sauce for the goose is definitely worth a gander XO酱:诱惑味蕾的顶级调味料It’s been called"the caviar of the East"by Vogue China,and is widely considered one of the most exquisite additiv...This 80s Hong Kong sauce for the goose is definitely worth a gander XO酱:诱惑味蕾的顶级调味料It’s been called"the caviar of the East"by Vogue China,and is widely considered one of the most exquisite additives in the world.Almost every Hong Kong eatery worth its salt boasts its own homemade version。展开更多
Fortune telling persists in the PRC,though it’s officially frowned upon.Innovations such as tarot cards and"AI divination"apps are bringing new life—and new controversies—to the ancient practice,which con...Fortune telling persists in the PRC,though it’s officially frowned upon.Innovations such as tarot cards and"AI divination"apps are bringing new life—and new controversies—to the ancient practice,which continues to draw believers from all walks of society.展开更多
Private detectives are a legally dubious yet thriving trade born from China’s hectic economic and social changes.A Leading PI discusses what it’s like to chase cheating spouses and crooked business partnerswhile toe...Private detectives are a legally dubious yet thriving trade born from China’s hectic economic and social changes.A Leading PI discusses what it’s like to chase cheating spouses and crooked business partnerswhile toeing the legal and moral line.展开更多
Nothing says "community" like bathing with one's neighbors: From luxury southern spas in the 11 th century, to the proletarian soaking spots of 1950 s factory towns, public bathhouses have always evolved...Nothing says "community" like bathing with one's neighbors: From luxury southern spas in the 11 th century, to the proletarian soaking spots of 1950 s factory towns, public bathhouses have always evolved with the times, even if some fear the culture is declining展开更多
It's not unusual to buy a car, only to find some defect afterwards. Yet a Mercedes-Benz customer surnamed Wang won the public's sympathy and the state's support when she staged a tearful sit-in on the hood...It's not unusual to buy a car, only to find some defect afterwards. Yet a Mercedes-Benz customer surnamed Wang won the public's sympathy and the state's support when she staged a tearful sit-in on the hood of the defective car she'd just purchased, and was asked to pay 15,000 RMB (2,235 USD) in "service fees" before the vehicle even left the showroom.展开更多
文摘China’s pyramid schemes are known for their violent and cult-like behavior, preying on victims’ tight-knit social networks and fear of missing out. TWOC speaks to the former victims and grassroots activists who are fighting back
文摘A literary magazine, a comic book, and a soon-to-be album producer: Members of arts collective Spittoon discuss the many facets to revitalizing Beijing's literary scene, and how translating Chinese literature is "like carrying sand through a river"
文摘Lack of drug education and an ultra-competitive society have led Chinese youths to abuse prescription amphetamines,sold on the black market as "smart drugs" that can aid their studies and work.What will it take to stop this dangerous trend?
文摘In the publishing world,＂provocative＂usually means good,＂controversial＂is better,and＂banned＂almost guarantcees＂bestseller.＂On the other hand,＂social media sh＊tstorm,＂can go either way——depending on who＇s kicking it up.The publication of Roseanne Lakce＇s Leftover in China：The Women Shaping the World＇s Next Superpower,was greeted with a social media squall over attributionor the lack of it.
文摘Four months ago, it barely existed-today, it is bragging about taking over Starbucks＇s business in China, and publicly threatening a lawsuit against the Seattle-based chain over ＂monopolistic＂ business practices.
文摘Marry a foreign woman,＂suggested the stencilled signs,which circulated on Weibo last month.＂Certifiable by Civil and Foreign Administration.＂The kicker：＂One Belt,One Road Project.＂
文摘Though China is home to 459 million gamers and Tencent, the world's biggest game company, censorship and profitchasing shut out high-quality imports and strangle creativity in domestic games. What will it take for China to come out and play?
文摘This 80s Hong Kong sauce for the goose is definitely worth a gander XO酱:诱惑味蕾的顶级调味料It’s been called"the caviar of the East"by Vogue China,and is widely considered one of the most exquisite additives in the world.Almost every Hong Kong eatery worth its salt boasts its own homemade version。
文摘Fortune telling persists in the PRC,though it’s officially frowned upon.Innovations such as tarot cards and"AI divination"apps are bringing new life—and new controversies—to the ancient practice,which continues to draw believers from all walks of society.
文摘Private detectives are a legally dubious yet thriving trade born from China’s hectic economic and social changes.A Leading PI discusses what it’s like to chase cheating spouses and crooked business partnerswhile toeing the legal and moral line.
文摘Nothing says "community" like bathing with one's neighbors: From luxury southern spas in the 11 th century, to the proletarian soaking spots of 1950 s factory towns, public bathhouses have always evolved with the times, even if some fear the culture is declining
文摘It's not unusual to buy a car, only to find some defect afterwards. Yet a Mercedes-Benz customer surnamed Wang won the public's sympathy and the state's support when she staged a tearful sit-in on the hood of the defective car she'd just purchased, and was asked to pay 15,000 RMB (2,235 USD) in "service fees" before the vehicle even left the showroom.
