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Putting a Price on an International Education

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

VOICES & OPINION

An inside look at China’s wildly expensive, ever-expanding international education industry.

‘Respect Money’: How a Chinese Talent Show Put Its Fans Up for Sale

Success on “Youth With You 3” had less to do with talent and more to do with who could buy the most votes. So why don’t fans care?

Weibo and the Decay of China’s Public Sphere

Not having kids doesn’t mean a woman is a “failure.” So why can’t China stop arguing about it?

How COVID-19 Changed the Conversation About Chinese Journalism

The pandemic has given a shot in the arm to an industry in crisis.

Why It’s Silly For Chinese to Worry About ‘Sissy’ Young Men

State media has joined in with parents to decry the nation’s young boys for being ‘sissy pants,’ but the real issue is fragile masculinity.

China’s Young Journalists Are Giving Up Before They Even Begin

Low incomes and the perceived decline of traditional media are turning students away from a noble profession.

How Internet Prejudice Threatens Feminist Progress

The scornful spread of online terms like “grassroots feminist” prevents Chinese women from influencing policy.

‘Little Pinkos’ and the Problem of Patriotism in China

The growth of social media is forcing China’s passionate young patriots to defend their beliefs.

The Myth of the Urban Singleton

The only-child policy only accelerated a push toward gender equality that was already in motion in urban areas.