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The Future of Work: The Guest Worker—Use and Discard

The latest entry in a special project in which business and labor leaders, social scientists, technology visionaries, activists, and journalists weigh in on the most consequential changes in the workplace.

Eli Friedman

News in Brief

China’s New Two-Child Policy Won’t Lead to a Baby Boom

Too bad for China.

Francie Diep

Social Justice

Upriver, Downmarket: Luzhou, Sichuan, China

In every issue, we fix our gaze on an everyday photograph and chase down facts about details in the frame.

Pacific Standard Staff

Economics

The Future of Work: China’s Own Migrant Challenge

Mary E. Gallagher

Environment

Why Millions of Chinese-Made Solar Panels Sat Unused in Southern California Warehouses for Years

A panic over renewable energy and billions in subsidies turned the world’s biggest carbon emitter into the world’s largest solar panel maker nearly overnight—but that doesn't mean those panels were put to use.

Yingzhi Yang

News in Brief

Don’t Blame the Oil Rigs

Will a conflict over oil erupt in the South China Sea? Probably not. While hydrocarbon competition can inspire international spats, the real danger in the region will come from territorial disputes.

Emily Meierding

Social Justice

The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Bamboo Bicyclist Improving the Quality of Life for the People of China

We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April.

Avital Andrews

Environment

The U.S. and Mexico Have Announced Carbon Emissions Targets. Now What?

The United States and Mexico met the deadline for their carbon pollution goals. Will others follow?

Brian Palmer

Social Justice

The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Self-Described Queer, East Asian Disabled Person Devoted to Defending Anyone on the Margins

We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April.

Avital Andrews

Environment

At Least One Chinese Government Agency Is Really Proud of How Well It Censors the Internet

Its employees will sing about it for you.

Sisi Wei & Yue Qiu