Here’s some of the latest news from and about Mandarin-speaking countries and communities this week.
(My students: you have access to a free NYT account through our school! Go here and sign in with your NEIA account.)
Shanghai’s Halloween Party, a Rare Chance for Chinese to Vent in Style
Thousands paraded the streets in creative, joyful and provocative costumes in a four-day celebration of a city returning to life.
For China’s Jobless Young People, Hostels Are the Place to Be
Chinese backpacker hostels offering bunk beds for a few dollars a night have become hubs for the anxiety and ambitions of job-seeking youth.
As China Looks to Broker Gaza Peace, Antisemitism Surges Online
China’s state-run media has blamed the United States for deepening the crisis, while perpetuating tropes of Jewish control of American politics.
(This article is also available in Mandarin, including a side-by-side bilingual version.)
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