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Bow Down: Times Change for China’s Kowtow Ritual

Translations, cross-publications, and collaborative projects from Sixth Tone’s external partners. 

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Kowtowing to elderly relatives at Chinese New Year has long been a rite in the countryside, but can the custom endure in the modern era?

Caught on Camera: Smart Locks Spark Privacy Battles

Disputes between neighbors across China about the potential use of footage captured on home security devices have ignited a debate on privacy protection.