Why China Is Relieved the Debt Ceiling Crisis Is Over
Beijing needs U.S. Treasury bills just as much as Washington needs Chinese credit.
China's Most Effective Whistleblowers? Mistresses
15 percent of people reporting corruption are the disgruntled “other women” of wealthy and powerful men.
Hong Kong's Enduring Identity Crisis
16 years after the territory reverted to Chinese sovereignty, its residents feel increasingly uneasy with Beijing's rule.
Beijing's Amusingly Phallic New Skyscraper
The new headquarters of the People's Daily is only the latest example of the capital's unusual architecture.
China's 10-Year Government Shutdown
For those thinking that the Chinese aren't susceptible to a similar problem, consider the Cultural Revolution.
As Washington Struggles, Beijing Proposes a ‘De-Americanized’ World
As the U.S. government shutdown continues, Beijing is losing patience with American global leadership.
The Map That Puts China's Incredible Internet Demographics in Context
More people in the country go online than in all of Africa—but the percentage of the population who uses the Internet is still small.
What a 71-Year-Old Article by Madame Chiang Kai-Shek Tells Us About China Today
Writing in The Atlantic seven decades ago, the former Chinese First Lady warned against income inequality—a force that continues to threaten the country's stability today.
Practical Advice for a Writer Going Shutdown-Insane
Including tips from Zhou Enlai.
The Curious Phenomenon of Chinese Housing Blocking Roads
The country's forced relocations cause town planners to get creative.
The Secret Factor in China's Housing Bubble? Mistresses
The practice of buying apartments for lovers—common among wealthy men—may have serious consequences for China's economy.
Why the Chinese Cemetery Industry Is Booming
With an aging population and extremely limited urban space, one company is even planning a huge IPO.
How Much Does China Benefit from the U.S. Government Shutdown?
President Obama's canceled trip to East Asia has raised doubts over Washington's “pivot to Asia”—but further American disengagement from the region seems unlikely.
Three Sage Points About China
Can the Chinese Government Turn Shanghai Into the New Hong Kong?
The launch of the Shanghai Free Trade Zone marks China's attempt to transform its largest city into Asia's top global business hub. Will it work?
Chinese Government Publishes Guide on How to Avoid Being a Terrible Tourist
“Don’t spit phlegm or gum, throw litter, urinate or defecate wherever you feel like it."
China's Enthusiastic Re-Embrace of Confucius
Once denigrated by Communist officials, the sage's hometown of Qufu has become a major tourist attraction. But does this respect the wishes of his descendants?
Chinese Women Still Seek a Seat at the Table
Sheryl Sandberg's message has resonated in a country where women still struggle to balance their professional and personal lives.
Want to Understand How China is Doing? Don't Look at GDP
Why the classic benchmark statistic is unsuitable to describing the world's second-largest economy.
One Company's Quest to Circumvent Chinese Internet Censorship
FreeWeibo has launched a service allowing anyone to read censored Sina Weibo tweets—something it hopes won't be necessary in the future.