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Movie-makers are now struggling to recruit digital artists as gaming companies lure them with salaries three times higher

Read the article by Guan Cong and Jiang Yaling: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2021-04-08/in-depth-chinas-film-industry-suffers-brain-drain-as-game-developers-poach-talent-101687539.html

Narrated by Kaiser Kuo.

In today’s episode: state media blasts influencers for their not-so humble bragging on social media; Beijing puts a stop to green bonds being used to fund certain fossil fuel power projects; and despite their rising popularity, China’s audio content businesses still struggle to make money

In today’s episode: probe comes after whistleblower claimed more than 100 cancer patients received improper treatment; Greenpeace report says the country’s internet sector is far from clean and green; and Beijing trims import duties to boost innovation.

In today’s episode: Tesla apologizes as it faces backlash for its handling of customer complaint; central bank reaffirms green finance initiatives to support the country’s transition to a low-carbon economy; and are the subsidies for the China-EU rail link becoming unsustainable?

Plus, state-owned enterprises’ profits triple in the first-quarter; China emerges as the world’s largest buyer of chip equipment in 2020; and the Hong Kong government plans to ease travel restrictions between the financial hub and the Chinese mainland

In today’s episode: the world’s two top carbon emitters release joint statement on how to tackle the climate change crisis; Hong Kong bars flights from the Philippines, India and Pakistan amid contagion concerns; and Boao Forum report forecasts the Asian region's economy could grow 6.5% this year.

 In today’s episode: despite their rising popularity, comics may find that public opinion and regulatory supervision are no laughing matter; centrally administered SOEs see their profits triple in the first quarter;  and Beijing emerges as the globe’s top buyer of chip gear for all of 2020

The critically endangered Yangtze giant softshell turtle was thought to be on the brink of extinction until several more were discovered in Vietnam

Read the article by Kang Jia and Wang Xintong: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2021-01-23/weekend-long-read-loneliest-species-gets-second-chance-at-survival-101654451.html

Narrated by Heather Mowbry.

In recent months, safety incidents in the mining sector have burst back into the headlines, sparking fresh concerns about the risks facing the industry

Read the article by Qin Jianxing, Feng Huamei and Han Wei: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2021-02-12/in-depth-chinas-unfinished-fight-for-mine-safety-101663298.html

Narrated by Heather Mowbray.

In today’s episode: the fraudulent literary competition that has been conning its way through Beijing; China’s top universities draw up new game plan to attract bright, young minds; and the latest on rising aluminum prices and their relationship to the fight against climate change.