Opinion: Don't get 'river-crabbed!' How China is cracking down on punny dissent
China's government is censoring puns and wordplay on-line. NPR's Scott Simon explains why double meanings are a problem for Beijing.
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One of Taiwan's biggest pop stars sings in an Indigenous language
Abao sings in the Paiwan language — not Chinese, which dominates Taiwan's pop music industry. Her popularity reflects the island's overdue recognition and awareness of Indigenous culture.
In Pakistan, Learning Chinese Is Cool — And Seen As A Path To Prosperity
China's billions in infrastructure investment have led to growing number of Pakistanis eager to learn Mandarin and study in China. Beijing is giving thousands of scholarships to Pakistanis.
Chinese Robocalls Bombarding The U.S. Are Part Of An International Phone Scam
The Mandarin-language messages are part of a "parcel scam" that falsely accuses Chinese immigrants of money laundering and then extorts them.