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Samsung wants to reclaim China phone crown. Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/01/back-in-the-fold/ Narrated by Ryan Cunningham. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The heavy cost borne by the patients and their caregivers can be financially crippling and sway patients to put off treatment. Read the article by Liu Denghui, Wang Weijia and Cai Xuejiao: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-01-20/in-depth-fixing-the-high-cost-of-rare-disease-treatment-in-china-101832711.html Narrated by Nandini Venkata. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

How the metaverse may help local rivals challenge Disney and Universal. Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/01/a-theme-for-the-future/ Narrated by Sylvia Franke. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

At its height, the Ming dynasty had more than a thousand ocean-going vessels, including large "treasure ships" equipped with luxury cabins and weaponry. At the helm was Zheng He, an admiral who has fascinated historians in recent decades. Read the article by James Carter: https://supchina.com/2022/01/19/the-last-voyage-of-famed-chinese-admiral-zheng-he/ Narrated by John Darwin Van Fleet. See Priva...

The rise of MiHoYo’s ‘Genshin Impact’ should make people reconsider the viability of China’s culture factory. Read the article by Chang Che: https://supchina.com/2022/01/20/are-video-games-chinas-next-cultural-export/ Narrated by Kaiser Kuo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Zespri Group fights to profit from yellow SunGold variety it developed, alleging it’s being illegally cultivated in its largest market. Read the article by Zhou Tailai, Wan An and Zhao Jiarui: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-01-07/in-depth-new-zealand-fruit-giants-kiwi-battle-in-china-101827197.html Narrated by Heather Mowbray. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...

Apple regains top spot in China and debunks decoupling theories. Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/01/cook-to-perfection/ Narrated by Sarah Kutulakos. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

China has seen a boom in all kinds of virtual houses, as domestic enthusiasts jump on the metaverse bandwagon. Read the article by Jiang Yaling: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1009364/chinese-buyers-join-metaverse-land-rush Narrated by Cliff Larsen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The restaurant guide’s latest China edition comes at an opportune moment to capture the country’s hungry consumers. Read the article by Fan Hangyu: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-01-08/weekend-long-read-how-michelin-learned-to-savor-chinese-cuisine-101827385.html Narrated by Heather Mowbray. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

After a 25-year run a popular TV variety show is suddenly replaced. Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/01/not-happy-with-hunan-tv/ Narrated by Jenny McKenzie. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Despite decades of progress, some families still go to extreme lengths to secure a male heir. Read the article by Tan Yunfei: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2019/07/boy-crazy/ Narrated by Elyse Ribbons. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Debate rages over the endgame for Beijing’s costly ‘zero Covid’ policy. Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/01/no-end-in-sight/ Narrated by Cliff Larsen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On January 15, 1935, a warlord’s palace in the remote mountains of Guizhou was the setting for a meeting that, over the course of three days, changed China’s political course for decades. Read the article by James Carter: https://supchina.com/2022/01/12/zunyi-a-three-day-meeting-that-pushed-the-ccp-toward-mao/ Narrated by John Darwin Van Fleet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C...

As American universities reevaluate the role of Western classical education, Latin and Greek courses are proliferating in China, where students see the Classics as a wellspring of wisdom that remains relevant regardless of hemisphere. Read the article by Chang Che: https://supchina.com/2022/01/13/china-looks-to-the-western-classics/ Narrated by Anthony Tao. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...

Beijing orchestrates a mega-merger as it seeks control over rare earths. Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/01/welcome-to-magnetic-valley/ Narrated by Sarah Kutulakos. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Fried chicken and collectible mystery dolls — what could go wrong with a collaboration between KFC and Pop Mart? A lot, as it turns out. Read the article by Jiayun Feng: https://supchina.com/2022/01/12/kfc-faces-regulatory-heat-after-scalpers-drive-up-price-of-limited-edition-collectibles/ Narrated by Elyse Ribbons. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...

SenseTime stock spikes higher after Hong Kong IPO, despite US sanctions. Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/01/making-more-sense/ Narrated by Sylvia Franke. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Shockwaves as livestreaming celebrities hit by heavy fines for tax evasion. Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/01/losing-influence/ Narrated by Ryan Cunningham. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A lawsuit against NYU Shanghai has exposed some of the tensions — and limitations — of American universities operating in China. Read the article by Anastasiia Carrier: https://www.thewirechina.com/2022/01/09/whos-the-boss/ Narrated by Kaiser Kuo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The tactics employed in the movement, which ostensibly targeted corruption among business owners, foreshadowed the Chinese Communist Party's dark excesses in the decades to come. Read the article by James Carter: https://supchina.com/2022/01/05/chinas-five-anti-campaign-of-1952/ Narrated by John Darwin Van Fleet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...

As Chinese archaeology enters its second century, its practitioners must ask themselves what, exactly, they’re trying to accomplish: prove a historical narrative, or write an archaeological one? Read the article by Chen Chun: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1009254/the-hole-at-the-heart-of-chinese-archaeology Narrated by Sylvia Franke. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Just a few years ago, Chinese Super League teams were outspending Europe’s leading superclubs. Now, they can’t even afford to pay their own players. Read the article by Feng Zhen: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1009131/chinas-soccer-dream-has-turned-into-a-debt-addled-nightmare Narrated by Cliff Larsen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

Ten hours on China’s mobile public forum. Read the article by Hatty Liu: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2017/04/green-train-blues/ Narrated by Elyse Ribbons. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Chinese social media became a lot more nationalist and uglier this year. And it could be even uglier in the future. Read the article by Protocol China Staff: https://www.protocol.com/china/china-nationalism-cancel-culture Narrated by Kaiser Kuo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Beijing-based Nuctech is known as “the Huawei of airport security.” But will it face the same backlash? Read the article by Brent Crane: https://www.thewirechina.com/2022/01/02/flagged-for-security/ Narrated by Kaiser Kuo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .