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[Sixth Tone] Stooping takes China by storm as zoomers scour the streets for junk
Cash-strapped young Chinese have developed a sudden passion for furnishing their homes with discarded items found on the street. Their parents are horrified.Click here to read the article by Fan Yiyin...
28 Juli 202313min
[Sixth Tone] How Korea quietly reshaped Chinese pop culture
Even in the face of geopolitical tensions, the Korean culture wave shows no signs of receding.Click here to read the article by Li Tian.Narrated by Sarah Kutulakos.See Privacy Policy at https://art19....
28 Juli 20239min
[The China Project] Princess Taiping’s coup during the golden age of the Tang
During the Tang dynasty, court machinations saw at least two women reach the very cusp of supreme power in two coups in the imperial palace, taking place on consecutive weeks, three years apart. This ...
26 Juli 20238min
[Rest of World] Fans in China used AI to deepfake a pop star’s return to music
A fan used a deepfake voice generator called So-Vits-SVC to perform any song with Stefanie Sun’s voice using AI. Now, deepfake pop songs flood the Chinese internet.Click here to read the article by Vi...
25 Juli 20236min
[Rest of World] Popular Chinese AI chatbots accused of unwanted sexual advances, misogyny
Glow, known for its immersive role-play experience, lacks clear moderation rules.Click here to read the article by Scarly Zhou.Narrated by Mina Greb.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...
25 Juli 202310min
[Caixin Global] How China is sharpening ethics rules for scientific research
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...
21 Juli 20238min
[Caixin Global] Alibaba has hurdles to overcome before its drastic restructuring pays off
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...
21 Juli 202320min
[Sixth Tone] For young Chinese, 2023 is the year of the ‘drifter’
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...
21 Juli 202312min
