What a Chongqing Fandom Clash Reveals About China’s Gender Divide
Waving Chinese national flags and singing the military anthem are sights more commonly associated with state-sanctioned patriotic rallies. Yet on…
China’s Male Matchmakers and the End of ‘Marrying Up’
In early 2024, a grandmotherly figure known as “Wang Po”（王婆）became a national sensation in China for her folksy matchmaking performances…
China’s ‘Internet Addiction’ Schools Are Now Locking Up Adults
In March, a 21-year-old music student in Beijing arrived at an apartment complex to teach a piano lesson. Waiting for…
When Feminist Speech Disappears Online, Chinese Women Find New Ways to Speak
Recently, a Chinese stand-up comedian, Xiao Pa, was temporarily banned from posting on Weibo after sharing a brief personal reflection.…