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Society
Trump’s Aid Suspension Wreaks Havoc on Thailand-Myanmar Border
By Sebastian Strangio
Medical clinics serving around 100,000 refugees at camps in western Thailand are dependent on American aid.
Why DeepSeek Presents Serious Problems for China Researchers
By Zi Yang
DeepSeek’s adherence to CCP narratives goes beyond major sensitivities like the Tiananmen protests, potentially distorting understanding of the country – and even global affairs.
How People Are Ringing in the Year of the Snake in China and Beyond
By Sijing Lu
According to historical records, the Chinese people have been celebrating the lunar new year for over 4,000 years.
Philippine Sex Education Bill Is ‘Woke and Abhorrent,’ President Says
By Ben Sturt
The proposed Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Act has come under fire from President Marcos, despite the country’s alarming teenage pregnancy rates.
Obituary: François Ponchaud, French Missionary Who Alerted the World to the Khmer Rouge
By David Whitehouse
Ponchaud's 1977 book "Cambodge, année zero" was one of the first detailed accounts of the horrors that unfolded after the communist takeover.
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.