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How a Buddha Got Its Sight Back

2026-04-13 00:00:00

A stone Buddha’s eyes are symbols of its religious power, but many have been lost over the years. Can collectors help them find their way home?

Chinese Sites Are Selling Tutorials on How to Use AI to Create Porn

2026-04-13 00:00:00

Though AI chatbots and apps are moderated for explicit content, using specific prompts, English, or vague wording allows users to bypass restrictions.

China’s First DINK Generation Is Growing Old

2026-04-12 00:00:00

For decades, a small number of couples built lives without children. As more Chinese choose the same path, their experiences offer an early glimpse of what a child-free future may demand.

China Issues Draft Regulations on AI Copyright Infringement

2026-04-10 00:00:00

The draft comes amid growing pressure from the entertainment industry to combat “AI face stealing.”

In China, MBTI’s Unhinged Twin Asks About Constipation and Diarrhea

2026-04-10 00:00:00

SBTI, or “Silly Big” Type Indicator, borrows the MBTI format but replaces introspection with absurd questions and irreverent personality types.

Ice, Ice, Maybe: China Drills to Record Depth in Antarctica

2026-04-09 00:00:00

As part of the country’s 42nd Antarctic expedition, the drilling sets the stage for future research on sediment, biological evolution, and climate change.