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For Yiyun Li, All Writing Is Autobiographical

For Yiyun Li, All Writing Is Autobiographical For Yiyun Li, All Writing Is Autobiographical

We had a wide ranging conversation with Li about her feelings on autofiction, bad readers, and why her work has yet to be translated into Chinese.  

Oct 21, 2019 / Q&A / Rosemarie Ho

China Is Exporting Its Anti-Muslim Strategy to India

China Is Exporting Its Anti-Muslim Strategy to India China Is Exporting Its Anti-Muslim Strategy to India

Muslims in Kashmir may find themselves in a Xinjiang-style dystopia thanks to Chinese technology and Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalism.

Oct 16, 2019 / Nithin Coca

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LeBron James’s Politics Stop at the Water’s Edge LeBron James’s Politics Stop at the Water’s Edge

The King was asked about the relationship between China and the NBA, and did not cloak himself in glory.

Oct 15, 2019 / Dave Zirin

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Where in the World Is Daryl Morey? Where in the World Is Daryl Morey?

The Houston Rockets GM dipped his toe into political waters, and now the players are left to clean up the mess.

Oct 14, 2019 / Dave Zirin

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Trump Attacks NBA Coaches Over China Trump Attacks NBA Coaches Over China

For the first time, Trump went after white men in the world of sports.

Oct 10, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Hong Kong’s Mask Ban Is Just a Cover for a Police Crackdown

Hong Kong’s Mask Ban Is Just a Cover for a Police Crackdown Hong Kong’s Mask Ban Is Just a Cover for a Police Crackdown

The government is using a colonial-era law to impose Beijing’s authoritarian will.

Oct 4, 2019 / Wilfred Chan and JN

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Hong Kong’s Lost Generation Hong Kong’s Lost Generation

What does it mean to grow up fighting a superpower?

Oct 2, 2019 / Benjamin Haas

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Our Arms Race Is Never-Ending Our Arms Race Is Never-Ending

Hypersonic missiles are the latest entrant to our doomsday logic. 

Oct 1, 2019 / Rajan Menon

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How Do People in China Really Feel About Hong Kong? It’s Complicated. How Do People in China Really Feel About Hong Kong? It’s Complicated.

Not everyone in China believes the state-run media.

Sep 6, 2019 / Nation contributor

China’s Delivery Drivers Rage Against the Algorithm

China’s Delivery Drivers Rage Against the Algorithm China’s Delivery Drivers Rage Against the Algorithm

Underpaid and overworked, drivers for food delivery apps like Meituan and Ele.me are speaking out about brutal hours and dangerous conditions. 

Aug 21, 2019 / Nick Aspinwall

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