China Stories

Even with orders down from before the pandemic and manufacturing departing for nations with lower labor costs, the country’s most prominent trade expo retains its appeal.

Click here to read the article by Wang Jing, Qi Zhanning, Fu Wendi and Denise Jia.

Narrated by Sylvia Franke.

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In Russia, many believed that China’s exit from “zero-COVID” restrictions would provide a shot in the arm to the country’s flatlining inbound tourism sector. Those hopes are now fading.

Click here to read the article by Li Pasha.

Narrated by Cliff Larsen.

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An invasion of people in frog costumes has taken China’s internet by storm—and posed a challenge to urban management.

Click here to read the article by Huang Shichan.

Narrated by Cliff Larsen.

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Users are harassing Black creators with profile pictures of white police officers.

Click here to read the article by Viola Zhou.

Narrated by Sarah Kutulakos.

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Buzz cuts are on the rise in a country where long hair is revered. Some women do it to reject the status quo, while others simply find it practical.

Click here to read the article by Li Wei and Ni Dandan.

Narrated by Elyse Ribbons.

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Chinese Fast Fashion Platforms Could Be Next U.S. Target - A scathing report from an advisory body to the U.S. Congress has industry insiders expecting firms like Temu and Shein to face regulatory pressure.

Click here to read the article by Sun Yanran, Bao Hongyun and Mo Yelin.

Narrated by Mina Greb.

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After years of strict management on cinematic imports and a pandemic-induced disruption, China’s film sector is reopening to the world again. But while the regulatory environment is working in its favor, Hollywood seems to be struggling to satisfy Chinese audiences.

Click here to read the article by Zhao Yuanyuan.

Narrated by Cliff Larsen.

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When sightings of celestial phenomena surged in China in the 80s, researcher Liu Yan’s letters helped keep people’s feet on the ground.

Click here to read the article by Shanghai Observer.

Reported by Chen Shuyi.

Narrated by Cliff Larsen.

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The Battle of Luding Bridge is part of the founding lore of the Chinese Communist Party. People outside China first learned of the incident through the writings of American journalist Edgar Snow — but the battle was far less cinematic than Snow (and others) led the public to believe.

Click here to read the article by James Carter.

Narrated by Kaiser Kuo.

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ChatGPT and Chinese alternatives like Baidu’s Ernie have entrepreneurs harnessing AI for profit, while lawmakers are reigning in nascent ChatGPT and AI crime.

Click here to read the article by Wang Jiawei.

Narrated by Sarah Kutulakos.

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