China Stories

Fed up with the grind of urban life, young Chinese are embracing the art of “drifting” — living hand-to-mouth while roaming the country aimlessly.

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

Narrated by Anthony Tao.

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The tech giant’s split into six units is a chance for the group to unlock growth potential, but each business has outstanding issues, from slumping revenue to shrinking market share.

Click here to read the article by Bao Yunhong, Zhang Erchi, Qu Yunxu and Kelsey Cheng.

Narrated by Cliff Larsen.

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Experts cautioned that more clarity is needed for biotech and AI experiments, in areas such as defining ethical risk levels, holding companies accountable, and guaranteeing the independence of reviews.

Click here to read the article by Xu Luyi and Kelly Wang.

Narrated by Elyse Ribbons.

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Wuhan fractured in the summer of 1967 amid Mao's Cultural Revolution. On one side were the Red Guards, who believed in continuous revolution against institutions, including the military. On the other side…the military, which fought back, with deadly results.

Click here to read the article by James Carter.

Narrated by Kaiser Kuo.

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How Jordan became a battleground for Chinese EVs.

Click here to read the article by Erin Wong.

Narrated by Kim Dalrymple.

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During the pandemic, millions around the world adopted cats and dogs to keep them company during lockdown. That produced a bonanza for a small factory town in eastern China.

Click here to read the article by Fan Yiying.

Narrated by Elyse Ribbons.

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Nearly 30 years after it hosted “China’s Woodstock,” a small central Chinese city is still home to a music culture that rocks in its own way.

Click here to read the article by Liao Xinzhong.

Translated by Ana Padilla Fornieles.

Narrated by Kaiser Kuo.

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Despite the dangers and exorbitant cost, Chinese climbing enthusiasts have joined a global craze for conquering the Earth’s highest mountain.

Click here to read the article by Zheng Yiwen.

Narrated by Cliff Larsen.

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The short but eventful history of China wrestling is filled with highs and lows. For a while, rival promoters dreamed of building the WWE of China, but money dried out and then COVID nearly killed the industry. Those who are still kicking — a motley crew of professionals, hobbyists, lifers, dreamers, and realists — are now working together to rebuild this thing they love.

Click here to read the article by Anthony Tao.

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The founder of the Ming dynasty established fiefdoms for all 26 of his sons, who were known as "princes." From the very beginning, they posed a threat to the imperial seat in Beijing. Zhu Chenhao, the fifth generation to hold the title "Prince of Ning," made that threat very real in 1519.

Click here to read the article by James Carter.

Narrated by Kaiser Kuo.

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