Traveling to China? Here’s What to Know.
China has been rolling out new visa-free programs and promising to make travel easier for foreigners. But challenges remain.
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Is Xenophobia on Chinese Social Media Teaching Real-World Hate?
Violent attacks on foreigners have prompted a debate about extreme nationalism online in a country that heavily censors information the government bans.
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China’s Pinduoduo Has Reshaped Discount Shopping
Pinduoduo appeals to people seeking deals and “downgraded spending,” as consumer purchasing in China has slowed recently amid economic rockiness.
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India’s TikTok Ban: What Lessons Does It Hold for the U.S.
The United States is agonizing over the possibility of a ban, but India did it at a stroke. Indians adjusted quickly, and Instagram and YouTube built big audiences.