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Chinese Impersonator’s Trump Act Has Won Him Millions of Fans

October 23, 2025October 23, 2025Andrew Higgins and Qilai ShenComments Off on Chinese Impersonator’s Trump Act Has Won Him Millions of Fans

Ryan Chen has turned an uncanny impersonation of President Trump into a social media career, and a mirror of China’s fascination with America.

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China’s First Police Corgi Has 400,000 Followers and a Nose for Trouble

May 16, 2025May 17, 2025TIFFANY MAYComments Off on China’s First Police Corgi Has 400,000 Followers and a Nose for Trouble

Fu Zai has won top workplace reviews as an unusual breed of sniffer dog. But his lack of self-control cost him his annual bonus.

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In China, Deepfakes of ‘Russian’ Women Point to ‘Nationalistic Sexism’

May 20, 2024May 20, 2024Vivian Wang and Siyi ZhaoComments Off on In China, Deepfakes of ‘Russian’ Women Point to ‘Nationalistic Sexism’

A.I.-manipulated videos on Chinese sites use young, supposedly Russian women to promote China-Russia ties, stoke patriotism — and make money.

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Chinese ‘Chained Woman’ Jail Sentences Revive Online Outrage

April 7, 2023Vivian Wang and Joy DongComments Off on Chinese ‘Chained Woman’ Jail Sentences Revive Online Outrage

The episode stirred anger not only for its shock factor, but also for the wider social problems it exemplified, and the government’s lack of transparency.

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Dating Apps Thrive in China, but Not Just for Romance

September 27, 2022September 28, 2022Chang Che and Zixu WangComments Off on Dating Apps Thrive in China, but Not Just for Romance

China has cracked down on many tech companies, but has allowed dating apps that provide social connections to flourish.

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Video of Mentally Ill Woman Chained in Shack Stirs Anger in China

January 31, 2022January 31, 2022Vivian Wang and Joy DongComments Off on Video of Mentally Ill Woman Chained in Shack Stirs Anger in China

Public discussion of mental illness has grown in recent years, but in rural areas, resources and acceptance are still limited.

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Lockdown Made Their Second Date Last Weeks. Would Romance Bloom?

January 20, 2022John LiuComments Off on Lockdown Made Their Second Date Last Weeks. Would Romance Bloom?

Sparks didn’t fly on their first blind date. Then the city shut down while she was visiting.

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Why Bragging About Your Wealth In China Can Get You Censored

December 25, 2021Vivian Wang and Joy DongComments Off on Why Bragging About Your Wealth In China Can Get You Censored

Online posts by users showing off their receipts, over-ordering food or scattering money have been deemed vulgar. Regulators say such content leads young people astray.

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In China, Bragging About Your Wealth Can Get You Censored

December 25, 2021Vivian Wang and Joy DongComments Off on In China, Bragging About Your Wealth Can Get You Censored

Online posts by users showing off their receipts, over-ordering food or scattering money have been deemed vulgar. Regulators say such content leads young people astray.

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Man Whose Attack on Ex-Wife Was Livestreamed Gets Death Penalty in China

October 15, 2021RAYMOND ZHONGComments Off on Man Whose Attack on Ex-Wife Was Livestreamed Gets Death Penalty in China

The case riveted the public’s attention in China and spotlighted the patchy enforcement of the country’s law against domestic violence.

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The U.N. food agency fears it will not have enough to feed people in Haiti.

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