More Than Skin Deep: Chinese Youth Increasingly Favor Plastic Surgery

To us Chinese, “face” (mianzi, 面子) is something we will fight to death to preserve. “Giving face” (geimianzi, 给面子), or showing respect, is expected in any social interaction. On the other hand, “losing face” (diumianzi, 丢面子) is perhaps one of… Continue Reading

Love Comes with a Price Tag, and a Return Policy Too: Controversy over New Marriage Law Interpretations

“Marriage Law Interpretations, the Third Edition,” (Interpretations) recently issued by the Supreme Court and effective since August 13, 2011, is perhaps the most controversial Marriage Law interpretations in China. According to the Interpretations: In case of paternity testing, refusal of… Continue Reading