Bo Xilai Reveals China's Unaccountable Corruption Watchdog
The fallen politician's confessions to the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection shed light on a vital, mysterious Communist Party institution.
The Strangest Passages From Fodor's 1984 Guidebook to China
Among other oddities, the book describes a country with "no nightlife."
Hazy Skies in Hong Kong? Just Pose With a Fake Skyline
Those looking for a great photo opportunity no longer have to worry about bad weather.
The Dark, Corrupt World of Forensic Science in China
Wang Xuemei's resignation in protest of false autopsy reports reveals a process rife with political meddling.
The Crazy Spectacle of Bo Xilai's First Day at Trial
From strip-teasing supporters to fake Instagram photos, it's hard to predict what will happen next.
Feudalism Makes a Comeback in China
The linguistic quirks of a bygone era signal the inequalities of the present.
JPMorgan in China: Why 'Business as Usual' Is a Growing Problem
The SEC's investigation of the financial company for bribery underscores how entrenched favoritism is in hiring -- and why this is an issue that shouldn't be ignored.
Why China's Farms Are Failing
The country's environmental problems threaten the food production system for over a billion people.
The Bo Xilai Trial and China's 'Rule of Law': Same Old, Same Old
The high-profile case is just business as usual for the Communist Party.
Tiptoeing Out of the Closet: The History and Future of LGBT Rights in China
Chinese culture has grown more tolerant of homosexuality. But official recognition remains elusive.
China's Singles Turn to 'Dating Camp' to Find Love
In cities like Beijing and Shanghai, new services help unmarried men and women find a partner who captures their heart -- not just Mom and Dad's approval.
Ecuador Stops Protecting Its Rainforest—to Pay Off Debt to China
President Rafael Correa's decision reflects just how reliant his country is on Beijing as a source of loans.
Bo Xilai Will Be Found Guilty—but His Trial Is Still Making Beijing Nervous
The disgraced politician's day in court brings an unusual dash of celebrity to the staid world of Chinese criminal justice.
'Nail Houses': Unlikely Monuments to Anti-Government Resistance in China
Property owners protest eminent domain abuse by staying in their homes -- even as everything around them is torn down.
How Coach Purses Came to Symbolize Middle-Class Aspirations in China
The iconic New York fashion brand took a creative approach to the Chinese market, and it paid off. But will this success last?
The Massacre in Cairo Isn't 'Egypt's Tiananmen Square'
Despite similarities between the two, the historical context between Egypt in 2013 and China in 1989 are vastly different -- and that's what ultimately matters.
Chinese Hatred of Japan—Real or Government-Created?
Antipathy toward their former colonial occupier is still pervasive in China -- but this no longer automatically translates into support for the Communist Party.
Why Aren't Chinese People Reading Books Anymore?
The country's once-robust trade in serious literature has withered under an increasingly materialistic, results-oriented society.
What It's Like to Be Single on Valentine's Day in China
For the young and unmarried, the holiday becomes a frenzy of matchmaking.
A Surprising Map of the World Shows Just How Big China's Population Is
There are as many people in the PRC as there are in North and South America -- and Western Europe, Australia, and New Zealand -- combined.