Author: Vivian Wang
Why China Is the World’s Last ‘Zero Covid’ Holdout
The government has staked its political legitimacy on controlling the virus better than other countries, especially its geopolitical rivals.
‘This Drop Came So Quickly’: Shrinking Schools Add to Hong Kong Exodus
The Chinese territory is experiencing its biggest population drop in decades as residents flee political repression and a new “patriotic” curriculum.
Shrinking Schools Add to Hong Kong Exodus
The Chinese territory is experiencing its biggest population drop in decades as residents flee political repression and a new “patriotic” curriculum.
China’s Abortion Vow Sparks Worries About Limits
The short mention in a sweeping health plan lacked specifics, but it set off concerns in a country with a history of intrusive reproductive policies.
Hong Kong Forces Tiananmen Square Group to Delete Facebook Page
The deletions were the most high-profile instance of internet censorship under the national security law.
Latest Threat to Hong Kong’s National Security: Chocolates in Prison
Officials have suggested that imprisoned pro-democracy activists are using sweets and other items to “solicit followers” behind bars.
Wuhan Will Test All Residents Amid Its First Covid Outbreak in a Year
The city in central China that endured the pandemic’s first lockdown has found its first signs of local transmission since May 2020.
12-Hour Days, Six Days a Week
Today, Vivian Wang explains Chinese work culture and the debate around working conditions.
Hong Kong Targets Student Unions to Tame Universities
The authorities are clamping down on universities, which they consider hotbeds for unrest. The groups say they are fighting for survival.