FILM

A New Movie Takes Aim at China’s Corporate Culture

“Johnny Keep Walking!” has struck a chord with young Chinese workers who relate to its biting satire of pointless bureaucracy, lazy bosses, and the tradition of annual galas at Chinese companies

SOCIETY

Haven of Humor: How Chinese Migrants Find Comfort in Comedy

In times of rising anti-migrant sentiment in the Netherlands, Chinese comedy clubs provide community and an outlet for reflections on diaspora life

FILM

Can a Comedy Film Combat Online Defamation?

Acclaimed for its focus on cyber bullying and online rumors, the film “Post Truth” courts controversy for its shallow view on the surging social issue

ENTERTAINMENT

Roasted and Burned

China's comedy roast show is tame yet controversial

ANCIENT HISTORY

Ancient China's April Fools' Day

China's practical jokers were pranking centuries before the Western festival

FILM

Watching with Mother

How an emotional female-centric comedy beat big budget competition at the Chinese box office

LANGUAGE, IDIOMS

Choice Chengyu: Idioms on Idiots

Sayings and stories about fools in Chinese history

ARTS

Show of The Week: Roast

It’s not Saturday Night Live, it’s a beast all of its own. Censors killed it last year, but it’s back