Many Chinese who have entered the ranks of the middle class are fond of collecting masks made of porcelain or jade. Having observed the Olympic events in Beijing, I am not surprised by this tradition.

In China, concerns are rising about the risks posed by an unusual technology: hyper-realistic silicone masks that can be used to impersonate another person and even hack into facial recognition ...

In a world where cameras are everywhere and privacy feels like a distant memory, the idea of reclaiming anonymity can feel both empowering and elusive. Whether it’s the subtle unease of being watched ...