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[The China Project] Breaching the Yellow River and the horrors of war
Yellow River flooding has killed and displaced millions over the centuries. But in June 1938, the river's levees were intentionally breached, leaving half a million civilians dead — another reminder o...
14 Juni 20239min
[Caixin Global] How smart cars are upending the auto supply chain
How Smart Cars Are Upending the Auto Supply Chain - EVs and self-driving cars shift the focus of vehicle-making from nuts and bolts to integrated circuits and complex computer systems.Click here to re...
13 Juni 202311min
[Sixth Tone] China is getting seriously worried about student anxiety
In 2021, China made reducing the academic pressure on students a top policy priority. But anxiety disorders in schools are still a severe problem — and appear to be affecting more children at younger ...
13 Juni 202317min
[Caixin Global] Canton Fair’s return shows the lasting allure of ‘made-in-China’
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...
9 Juni 202310min
[Sixth Tone] Russia hoped for a Chinese tourist boom in 2023. It’s still waiting.
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 r...
9 Juni 202314min
[The World of Chinese] Why are sad frogs invading China’s streets?
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.See Privac...
6 Juni 202311min
[Rest of World] Chinese internet trolls are adopting American racism to taunt Black users
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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva...
6 Juni 20236min
[Sixth Tone] In China, Women Are Defying ‘Beauty Duty’ — With a Bold Haircut
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 Dand...
6 Juni 202312min
