China Stories

On August 18, 1966, in front of a million supporters at Tiananmen, a symbolic gesture from Mao Zedong made it clear that the Red Guards had his official endorsement to continue enacting, with violence, their rebellion against authority figures. Click here to read the article by James Carter. Narrated by Kaiser Kuo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...

For residents in rural parts of northern China, the scale of the impact of the historic flooding on their lives and livelihoods cannot easily be explained. From missing loved ones to tales of survival, here are some of their stories. Click here to read the article by Yang Caini. Narrated by Cliff Larsen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...

Chinese startup LandSpace Technology became the world’s first private company to launch a methane-liquid oxygen carrier rocket, leaping ahead of local rivals including GalaxySpace, Chang Guang Satellite and i-Space. Click here to read the article by Zhao Dan, Qian Tong and Hao Shuai. Narrated by Kaiser Kuo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

In China’s elite dance schools, students are facing ever greater pressure to lose weight, with coaches urging them to become “as thin as lightning.” The result: a troubling rise in cases of anxiety, eating disorders, and other mental health issues. Click here to read the article by Chang Minxiao and Fan Yiying. Narrated by Elyse Ribbons. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...

In 1517, Portuguese arrived in China on the first formal diplomatic mission to the country in nearly 200 years. The mission failed — but perhaps for unexpected reasons. Click here to read the article by James Carter. 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 .

“What’s your MBTI?” has become a must-ask question among young Chinese. Click here to read the article by Yang Caini. 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 .

From migrating locals to new homes to banning logging and promoting ecotourism, panda conservation changes people’s lives in China. Click here to read the article by Shao Yefan. Narrated by Kim Dalrymple. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It took a couple more years than in other places, but pickleball has finally made it big in China, fueled by social media. Click here to read the article by Zhao Yuanyuan. 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 .

Miaoya Camera, which offers high-quality portraits at rock-bottom prices, could upend the lucrative photography market in China. Click here to read the article by Ye Zhanhang and He Qitong. 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 .

After a recent scandal, street photographers face backlash for invasion of privacy and targeting young women. Click here to read the article by Elizabeth Gonzales. 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 .

Princess Taiping wielded all but ultimate power in the Tang court. It appeared that it was only a matter of time before she might succeed to the throne itself. As extraordinary as that feat would have been, it was a very ordinary miscalculation that led to her downfall. Click here to read the article by James Carter. Narrated by Kaiser Kuo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...

The death of an influencer throws the spotlight on weight loss camps in China. Click here to read the article by Rebecca Wang. Narrated by Mina Greb. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Friends of victims, rescuers, and construction industry insiders come together to recount the worst tragedy that the northeastern Chinese city has experienced in years. Click here to read the article by The Paper. 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 .

A plan that could deter U.S. private equity and venture investment in whole sectors of Chinese tech has entrepreneurs alarmed. Click here to read the article by Du Zhihang and Mo Yelin. 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 .

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 Yiying. 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 .

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.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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 is Part 1 of a two-part column. Click here to read the article by James Carter. Narrated by Kaiser Kuo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...

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 Viola Zhou. 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 .

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 California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

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 https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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 ar...