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China Before the Infinite Camera Roll

Your questions, answered. In-depth interviews with the minds and makers shaping today’s China.

Q & A

Thomas Sauvin’s archive of discarded family negatives captures an era when 36 photos could document years of birthdays, travel, and everyday life.

How Inherited Time Impacts the Lives of Young Chinese

Through her research, the sociologist Xu Lingling has discovered how those from rural and lower-class backgrounds are at a disadvantage for getting ahead — because of how much more time it takes them to catch up.

The Punk Rock Legend Who Became C-Dramas’ Unlikeliest Fan

Contributions from individuals with unique perspectives to share. Hear from everyone, from experts and commentators to those whose voices are often marginalized.

VOICES & OPINION

How an unexpected endorsement by Patti Smith forced her Chinese fans to reconsider their distaste for the country’s soapiest TV.

How COVID Misinformation Swamped Chinese Social Media

Messaging failures and bad incentives have left Chinese social media groaning under a deluge of COVID-related misinformation.