The author discusses an intriguing bug in Google Search’s pagination component that affects the Chinese version specifically, causing the “Next” link to wrap onto multiple lines unexpectedly. The bug is a result of complex interactions between CSS layouts and CJK text rendering. By analyzing the HTML code and CSS properties, the author uncovers why the issue only occurs in the Chinese version and not in Japanese or Korean versions. The bug has persisted due to language-specific behavior, CJK text wrapping rules, and subtle width interactions. The post also emphasizes the importance of testing with CJK languages, using modern layout techniques, and being culturally aware in web development.
https://likang.dev/posts/google-search-bug/