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Why the Law Alone Won’t Stop China’s Crooked Online Sellers

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

VOICES & OPINION

E-commerce platforms like Taobao urgently need far-reaching codes of conduct to root out unethical business practices.

Why Original Chinese Theater Is Much Ado About Nothing

Meddling directors, confused actors, and pushy politicians are leaving the country’s budding playwrights exasperated.

Why China’s Overseas Academics Are Loath to Return Home

With more favorable advancement opportunities at Western universities, China must re-evaluate how it plans to bring its best and brightest back.

The Shallow, Implausible Women Flooding Chinese TV Dramas

Why are legions of poorly rendered female protagonists leaping from fan fiction onto screens?

Why the ‘Straight Man Cancer’ Label Is a Waste of Time

Instead of merely calling out misogynistic behavior, Chinese women should seek to change the attitudes behind it.

Why Localization Is Essential for Chinese Fashion to Go Global

The case of Taoray Wang shows how a lack of foreign market expertise can hinder the growth of designer brands.

‘Masculine Women’ Bridge Urban-Rural Divide

Does an internet term that’s blind to class mean attitudes toward women are becoming more progressive?

How Masculine Women Craft New Ideals of Beauty

‘Nu hanzi’ is a label used positively in China to describe strong, independent females, but the term itself is patriarchal.

Why Americans Won’t Like ‘Journey to the West’ Adaptation

A Chinese literary classic is coming to Hollywood, but cultural differences will probably lead to the movie being a flop.

Why Chinese Songs Are Being Turned Into Movies

Film adaptations of famous tunes are becoming increasingly popular in China.

How 2-D Addictions Are Bringing Kids out of Their Shells

Two-dimensional culture bonds young adults through shared interests.

The 2-D Culture Influencing China’s 3-D World

Foreign companies seeking to enter China may need to shift their business practices to appeal to China’s growing cosplay market.

Understanding China’s Hot, New Frigid Fashion

A new fashion trend in China, 'frigid style' emphasizes sexual aloofness — so why is it taking the country by storm?