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China Stories episodes
- [The World of Chinese] How China’s small-town bookstores innovate to survive
Benefiting from government subsidies and close-knit communities, independent bookstores try to compete and make profit in China’s smaller cities.
Click here to read the article by Rebecca Wang.
Narrated by Sarah Kutulakos.
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12 min - [The China Project] Lin Biao flew too close to the sun. But why did he really fall?
Lin Biao was a principal architect of the cult of Mao Zedong. It would lead to his undoing.
Click here to read the article by James Carter.
Narrated by Kaiser Kuo.
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10 min - [The China Project] Sushi restaurants in China left scrambling after Fukushima-linked seafood ban
Beijing’s ban on Japanese seafood, coupled with rising animosity toward all things Japanese, have sent sushi restaurants in China searching for alternative supplies and, in some cases, new recipes.
Click here to read the article by Zhao Yuanyuan.
Narrated by Sarah Kutulakos.
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10 min - [Rest of World] Why Chinese EV battery manufacturers are flocking to Hungary
BYD, EVE Energy, Huayou Cobalt and more have announced new projects in Hungary in the last few months. They are drawn to the country’s access to European automakers, government subsidies, and favorable relations with China.
Click here to read the article by William McCormack.
Narrated by Cliff Larsen.
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12 min - [The China Project] China’s other half: Wilderness
China is known for its megacities, but 42% of it is wilderness — the barren and primitive, but also pockets of spectacular biodiversity. As the country’s adventurers discover the joy of exploring these places, they are challenging preconceived notions of China’s relationship with nature. They also bring the power to destroy or protect.
Click here to read the article by Kyle Obermann.
Narrated by Anthony Tao.
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17 min - [Rest of World] Chinese sextortion scammers are flooding Twitter
Scammers are targeting Chinese-language users, harassing political dissidents and influential figures.
Click here to read the article by Caiwei Chen.
Narrated by Kaiser Kuo.
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9 min - [The World of Chinese] Why are diamonds no longer China’s best friend?
As the diamond market plummets, young Chinese people are finding new alternatives to symbolize their love.
Click here to read the article by Shao Yefan.
Narrated by Sarah Kutulakos.
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11 min - [The China Project] Lean Lui’s critical look at bullying culture
“Being bullied in school is something that can happen to anyone,” Lui shares. “The subjects in my photos are meant to simply be symbolic. The bullies and victims could be you, maybe me, or anyone else.”
Click here to read the article by Neocha.
This article was originally published on Neocha and is republished with permission.
Narrated by Cliff Larsen.
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10 min - [The China Project] A Shanghai bookseller gets kidnapped — and brings out the copyright police
In the early 20th century, Chessboard Street in Shanghai was the heart of the Chinese publishing industry. This is where our story begins: when Li Difan, a salesman for a small Shanghai bookseller, found himself in an opium den and approached by men claiming to represent a nearby province seeking textbooks…
Click here to read the article by James Carter.
Narrated by Kaiser Kuo.
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11 min - [The China Project] How Crocs made a comeback in China this summer
In an otherwise restrained era for Chinese youth, the return of brightly colored, highly customizable rubber clogs allows for both escape and self-expression.
Click here to read the article by Zhao Yuanyuan.
Narrated by Elyse Ribbons.
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About China Stories
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China Stories from the Sinica Network on The China Project brings you audio narration of the best articles and op-eds appearing in Sixth Tone, Caixin Global, Week in China, The World of Chinese,…
and of course The China Project. Subscribe to the podcast and you can listen to features on the go, with narrators who won’t butcher the pronunciation of Chinese names and words.