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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.