How do Chinese people view the United States?
Recent polls conducted by organizations like Gallup and Pew have shown a precipitous decline in U.S. public opinion toward China. But how do the Chinese feel about the U.S.?
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Harbin’s Confucius Temple and an embrace of nationalism
Confucius could be controversial for Chinese politicians of the Republican Era. So why, in 1926, did Harbin choose to build a Confucius temple?
Chinese tech philanthropy in the age of ‘common prosperity’
In China, tech companies are facing particular pressure to showcase social responsibility. Xi Jinping acknowledged that the “new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation is giving a strong impetus to economic development.” However, he also pointed out that its negative effects on employment and income distribution need to be “effectively addressed and resolved.”
‘Far East Deep South’: Panel discussion on the history and evolution of Afro-Chinese relations in America
“There has to be an intentional effort on both parts to bring our communities and understanding together. I think the more we can have real relationships between our communities, the more we realize that we have more in common than we do differences, and the more we can see each other in a positive light,” says Larissa Lam, Director of Far East Deep South.
Chinese fashion photographer Chen Man apologizes for ‘unthoughtful’ work
Chinese internet users are mad at one of China’s most successful photographers. Was she culturally insensitive, or are her critics guilty of a particularly lame version of cancel culture?
China’s birth rate drops to levels not seen since 1978. Experts say the worst is yet to come.
Despite Beijing's efforts to alleviate a baby bust, Chinese people stubbornly seem to want fewer marriages and fewer babies. The gravity of the situation is starkly illustrated in China’s latest statistical yearbook.
Peng Shuai tells IOC she’s fine, but doubts remain
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) issued a statement that said the recent videos “don't alleviate or address the WTA's concern about her wellbeing and ability to communicate without censorship or coercion.”
Life after China: Catching up with Mark Kitto
He's been a soldier, a metals trader, a publisher, a hotelier, and now an actor. "I’m a firm believer that you’ve got one life and you’ve got to live it," Mark Kitto says. "I don’t think I ever wanted to be a one-track career person."
Sports stars tweet support for disappeared tennis champion Peng Shuai after #MeToo allegations against retired Party official
Today, global furor grew about the apparent disappearance of a Chinese champion tennis player after she made #MeToo allegations against a retired senior official.
Peter Hessler, preeminent China writer, on teaching at Sichuan University in the age of COVID-19
Why did Peter Hessler leave China, after a year of teaching at Sichuan University? The author of four beloved China books talked about his latest work in Egypt, teaching at Sichuan University, China’s unique situation during COVID-19, and the real reasons for his departure on the Sinica Podcast.