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[The China Project] The problem with Mao’s ‘continuous’ revolution
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 ...
19 Heinä 20239min
[Rest of World] China’s EV giant BYD is picking up speed in Jordan
How Jordan became a battleground for Chinese EVs.Click here to read the article by Erin Wong.Narrated by Kim Dalrymple.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ...
18 Heinä 20238min
[The China Project] Pro wrestling in China is ready for its comeback
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...
14 Heinä 202337min
[The World of Chinese] Deadly summit: Why Chinese climbers flock to Everest, despite dangers
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 C...
14 Heinä 202320min
[The World of Chinese] Rock is not dead in Xinxiang, China’s former capital of rock ‘n’ roll
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 ...
14 Heinä 202329min
[Sixth Tone] How a Chinese Town Made a Fortune From the World’s Lockdown Pets
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 arti...
14 Heinä 202310min
[The China Project] When princedoms (almost) ruled China: The Prince of Ning rebellion
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...
13 Heinä 20238min
[The China Project] Beijing Sprawl
In this collection of nine interconnected short stories, characters are constantly moving without really going anywhere.Click here to read the article by William McCormack.Narrated by Cliff Larsen.See...
11 Heinä 202311min
