Monday assorted links

1. An unusual and indeed very positive book review, of a book about China.

2. South Africa reinstates alcohol ban.

3. Smart piece on why cancel culture is not so bad today, the reader who sent it in insisted that I not mention/thank him by name.

4. Tokyo, 1913-1915, footage.

5. Celine Halioua on tech vs. biotech.

6. Economist collaborations with tech companies (NYT).

7. No net case effect seen from the Tulsa rally.