Cultural Revolution

President Trump's cultural agenda is reminiscent of a Stalin-esque playbook to some. Others say it's a needed correction to "woke-ism." Can he succeed in reshaping U.S. culture?

Emma Green writes about Adam Smith, a Democratic congressman from Washington State and part of a growing chorus of House Democrats who believe their party should place less emphasis on identity politics and focus more on the needs of working people.

A dual economic and mental health crisis may be driving a wave of attacks.

It's not as simple as trading TikTok for RedNote—there are legitimate safety issues with the Chinese app.

An examination of the lived experience of people under Maoism and its psychological dimensions, including accounts of repression. Published in 1978.

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An introduction to the MINUS Group and João Bernardo by David and Stuart Wise. Originally published on the Revolt Against Plenty website in 2012. This text was complemented on that site by others authored by MINUS and Bernardo.

Chang Che talks to Xiao Gongqin, a Chinese political philosopher and historian, and the architect neo-authoritarianism, a theory of strongman politics.

Commentators have latched onto science fiction to explain all manner of social phenomena in China, from unemployment and the economy to air pollution.

A blockbuster take on China's favorite story has become a source of national pride.

Prices for clean technology such as electric vehicles and solar panels have fallen sharply, underscoring economic insecurity.

Alain Delon, the French actor most famous for his roles in the films of New Wave director Jean-Pierre Melville, especially 'Le Samourai,' has died.

A newspaper has blamed guandan for corruption—but it really underscores the informal politics that keep the Chinese Communist Party running.

As their Olympic run begins, the U.S. men are chasing greatness. And perhaps an impossible standard set by the Dream Team.

'The ending of the [book] series is a very beautiful and hopeful ending that I never saw coming,' says co-showrunner David Benioff.

A powerful new book challenges conventional wisdom about the role of the state in Beijing's rise.

In Netflix's big budget series 3 Body Problem, the flaws of this era of streaming is laid bare.

Hedge fund founder who has given his alma mater over $500mn pushes back on 'cultural revolution'