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China’s Latest Cynical Buzzword Is a Cry for Help 

Contributions from individuals with unique perspectives to share. Hear from everyone, from experts and commentators to those whose voices are often marginalized.

VOICES & OPINION

“Kong Yiji literature” is often seen as a sign of disillusionment. But the willingness to criticize is cause for hope, not despair.

Opposition to Housewifery Is About Inequality, Not Bad Feminism

The founder of China’s first tuition-free school for girls sparked a controversy with her dismissal of housewives, but her critics are missing the point.

Worried About the Price of Rice? Don’t Panic Just Yet

Vietnam’s announced ban on rice exports sent Chinese consumers scrambling, but the country’s food supply remains relatively secure.

‘Hardcore’ Quarantine Measures Risk Fracturing Social Cohesion

As China battles the novel coronavirus outbreak, regions across the country are sealing themselves off. But we should be wary of the consequences of local protectionism.