The New York Times – Travel:
Travel accounts that feature risky, cross-continental journeys are proliferating on social media. Security experts have serious concerns.
Category: China
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Stephen Curry and Li-Ning: What to Know About N.B.A. Star’s Deal With Chinese Sneaker Company
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The agreement, which includes plans for sportswear and athleisure products, and stores across the United States and China, is the latest example of an N.B.A. star signing with a Chinese brand.
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How Taiwan Became a Refuge for Buddhism
The New York Times – Travel:
A Sinicized form of the religion has been preserved on the island, where daily life itself now sometimes seems like an exercise in Buddhist practice.
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‘Living the Land’ Review: Rural China in Transition
The New York Times – Film:
This drama follows a boy of 10, left in the care of relatives when his parents are lured to the city by the prospect of jobs created by a tech revolution.
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How Geopolitics Threaten K-Pop’s Ambitions in China
The New York Times – Music:
Japanese members of some K-pop bands have been absent from recent concerts in China. Experts say that’s linked to tension between Tokyo and Beijing.
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Diplomatic Feud With China Weighs on Japan’s Economy
The New York Times – Travel:
A standoff over the security of Taiwan has led to a steep decline in the number of Chinese visitors to Japan, which is heavily dependent on the tourists.
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“Modern Love”: What is a Mistress Dispeller?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A “Mistress Dispeller” is an expert at infidelity: part marriage counselor, part private eye. The filmmaker Elizabeth Lo followed one mistress dispeller for three years, and it had a surprising effect on her own love life.
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Taiwan’s Underrated East Coast Is a Gem for Nature Lovers
The New York Times – Travel:
The island’s lesser-known rugged side delivers staggering natural scenery and a range of outdoor experiences.