For many Chinese train travelers, especially those going long distances and spending entire days or nights on the train, an easy instant noodle (pào miàn 泡面) meal and a quick cigarette break... Read more »

On Wednesday night ministers released three witness statements by Matthew Collins, the UK’s deputy national security adviser, in connection with the failed prosecution of two British men, Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry,... Read more »

State media hailed the mass travel over this month’s “Super Golden Week” holiday as a sign of profound economic vigor. Xinhua, for example, reported that the “travel boom […] demonstrated the country’s... Read more »

When Keir Starmer finally read the witness statement from his deputy national security adviser for the trial of two British men accused of spying for China, some of his frustration about the... Read more »

Downing Street will publish a witness statement from the deputy national security adviser that is seen as central to the decision to withdraw spying charges against two British men, Keir Starmer has... Read more »

CDT presents a new monthly series of censored content that has been added to our “404 Deleted Content Archive.” Each month, we will publish a summary of content blocked or deleted (often... Read more »

Addressing dignitaries gathered in Beijing on Monday, Xi Jinping praised the “historic achievements” of women’s rights in China. In the past 30 years, the Chinese president said, maternal mortality rates had dropped... Read more »

When one film breaks a record in China, the previous champion often celebrates with a playful and creative congratulatory poster. It’s a uniquely Chinese mix of solidarity, box-office success, and internet culture.... Read more »

🔥 This is premium content and also appeared in the Weibo Watch newsletter. Subscribe to stay in the loop. On the evening of October 12, while the Netherlands vs. Finland World Cup... Read more »