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Society
The Rise and Fall of Americans’ China Dreams
By Mark Witzke
The arc of one English teaching program in Shenzhen reflects broader trends that have eaten away at Americans’ interest in working and studying in China.
Why Are Millions of People Flocking to India’s Prayagraj?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
This year’s Maha Kumbh Mela is particularly significant. The alignment of stars and planets is said to be the same as when drops of celestial nectar fell on the earth.
Hundreds of Same-Sex Couples Wed as Thailand’s Marriage Equality Bill Comes Into Effect
By Sebastian Strangio
Pop-up marriage booths were set up in Bangkok and other Thai cities to handle the eager backlog of couples.
For ‘TikTok Refugees,’ a More Censored Chinese App Won’t Be the Solution
By Chauncey Jung
Unlike TikTok, RedNote primarily operates in China. As a result, concerns over content censorship, data privacy, and CCP control are even greater.
Should AI Convert to Islam?
By Sophie Lemière
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged programmers to infuse "Islamic" values into tech.
When American TikTok Refugees Found a Home on China’s RedNote
By Anna Ge
After the U.S. government threatened to ban TikTok, American users discovered an unlikely haven: Xiaohongshu, a Chinese social media app.
China’s Soft Power Play: How Video Games Are Boosting Beijing’s Global Influence
By Shaoyu Yuan
Tencent's dominance in the gaming world has turned digital entertainment into a powerful vehicle for projecting China’s culture and influence globally.
Pol Pot’s March Into Phnom Penh, 50 Years On
By Luke Hunt
Historian Henri Locard explains how Cambodia's communists differed from their counterparts in Vietnam.
With All Eyes on TikTok, US Should Not Overlook WeChat
By Yaqiu Wang
The messaging app is dominant among users in the Chinese diaspora, and it features heavy censorship and surveillance.
Are China and the West Falling Apart?
By Gabriele Manca
As economic integration falters, social ties also weaken. Without maintaining these connections, mistrust and misunderstanding will only grow.
What Does the Chinese Public Think of the Belt and Road?
By Syed Inam Ali Naqvi
Interviews offer first-hand insights into how the Chinese people perceive the BRI and its global and domestic implications.
China’s Internal Struggles: The Rising Violence That Could Lead to Foreign Aggression
By Irene Chou
An uptick in “revenge on society” attacks demonstrates the growing discontent at home. The CCP might seek to channel that anger to another target.
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