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China Stories from the Sinica Network on The China Project brings you audio narration of the best articles and op-eds appearing in Sixth Tone, Caixin Global, Week in China, The World of Chinese, and of course The China Project. Subscribe to the podcast and you can listen to features on the go, with narrators who won’t butcher the pronunciation of Chinese names and words.

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[The China Project] Battle of Tunmen: The first clash between China and Europe 10.05.2023 8:21

An age-old story of diplomatic misunderstanding and technology transference. 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 .

[Sixth Tone] AI is starting to replace humans in China’s creative sector 09.05.2023 7:22

While some employees are worried about the latest competition, others feel machines cannot entirely replace human minds. Click here to read the article by Ye Zhanhang. 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 .

[The World of Chinese] Online mindfulness courses are booming in China, but do they actually work? 05.05.2023 15:10

As meditation and mindfulness apps continue to surge in popularity, consumers struggle to get their money’s worth. Click here to read the article by Liu Sha. 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 .

[Sixth Tone] China’s latest cynical buzzword is a cry for help 05.05.2023 7:34

“Kong Yiji literature” is often seen as a sign of disillusionment. But the willingness to criticize is cause for hope, not despair. Click here to read the article by Cao Dongbo. 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 .

[The China Project] The Peking Express: A train heist for the ages 03.05.2023 8:32

China's greatest train hijacking, by a band of outlaws calling themselves the Autonomous Army, changed the Republic of China. 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 .

[Rest of World] AI is already taking video game illustrators’ jobs in China 02.05.2023 9:57

“AI is developing at a speed way beyond our imagination. Two people could potentially do the work that used to be done by 10.” 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 .

[Caixin Global] China’s EV battery boom goes bust 02.05.2023 13:57

The rush to build up capacity as vehicle sales surged over the last few years has led to an overhang that resulted in production and job cuts, as well as falling prices. Lu Yutong, Qu Yunxu and Bonnie Cao. 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 .

[Rest of World] How Temu topped the U.S. app charts by turning shopping into a game 02.05.2023 10:19

E-commerce giant PDD Holdings' U.S. app hooks customers with referral giveaways. Click here to read the article by Viola 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 .

[The China Project] Sanmao and her ‘Stories of the Sahara’ 28.04.2023 13:57

Celebrating one of Taiwan's greatest writers. Click here to read the article by Neocha. 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 China Project] Remembering the Yellow Flower Mound Uprising against the Qing 27.04.2023 8:34

The Yellow Flower Mound Uprising, also known as the Second Guangzhou Uprising, may have failed, but its legacy is now celebrated in mainstream Chinese culture. Here's how it happened. 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 .

[Sixth Tone] China is trying to boost fertility. Can its sperm banks keep up? 25.04.2023 10:24

Although sometimes talked about as a solution to the country’s falling birth rate, the country’s assisted reproductive technology facilities, including sperm banks, aren’t ready for prime time. Click here to read the article by Ayo Wahlberg. 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 World of Chinese] A year after my father’s death, I finally made it home to mourn 25.04.2023 8:57

Stories of two post-Covid homecomings to mourn loved ones and sweep the tombs on Qingming Festival. Click here to read the article by Wang Lin. 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 .

[Sixth Tone] Standing tall: A runner’s unlikely journey to the top — of trees 25.04.2023 10:32

A national tree climbing champion, Yu Yanling now runs her own company, organizes climbing competitions, and teaches the art to adults and children. Click here to read the article by Li Pasha. 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 .

[Caixin Global] New business comes with old risks for China’s struggling tutoring industry 21.04.2023 9:58

Sales of ‘learning tablets’ helped keep companies going after the crackdown on for-profit education, but looming regulation and growing competition show the shift is no cure-all. Click here to read the article by Guan Cong and Wang Bowen. 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 China Project] The complex legacy of the Doolittle Raid and U.S.-China allyship 19.04.2023 8:21

In 1942, a band of American pilots conducted a daring bombing run over Japan, with the plan to land in airfields set up in China. The mission "succeeded" thanks to the assistance of Chinese civilians who sheltered and guided the pilots — and who suffered immeasurably for their kindness. Click here to read the article by James Carter. Narrated by Kaiser Kuo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...

[Sixth Tone] Faraway family members use smart cameras to monitor the elderly 18.04.2023 7:32

While some users say the devices help them to keep an eye on older family members, others are doubtful about the technology and concerned about privacy issues. Click here to read the article by Ye Zhanhang. 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 .

[Caixin Global] TikTok’s Chinese twin is taking on Alibaba and Meituan for e-commerce market share 18.04.2023 16:51

Like ByteDance’s TikTok, the Douyin video sharing app deploys live-streaming in the competition for consumers in the online marketplace. Click here to read the article by Guan Cong, Yang Jinxi, Sun Yanran, Qian Tong, Qu Yunxu and Han Wei. Narrated by Cliff Larsen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...

[Sixth Tone] How Liang Qichao rewrote China’s future 14.04.2023 8:50

Although better known today as a reformer and activist, Liang also composed the first work of Chinese sci-fi. Click here to read the article by Emily Xueni Jin. 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 .

[The World of Chinese] Last logout: The memories left behind when World of Warcraft ended in China 14.04.2023 13:31

When World of Warcraft ended in China earlier this year, players lost more than just a computer game. Click here to read the article by Roman Kierst. 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 China Project] Titanic’s six Chinese survivors tell a story that goes far beyond a shipwreck 13.04.2023 8:15

Eight Chinese passengers boarded the Titanic in Southampton, six survived. Their story — largely untold until Steven Schwarkert came across it during his research on Chinese maritime history, and now a documentary produced by James Cameron — opens a window to wide-ranging political issues of the day. Click here to read the article by James Carter. Narrated by Kaiser Kuo. See Privacy Policy at...

[The World of Chinese] 'I think you’re just bored': China’s depressed teens' struggle for understanding and treatment 11.04.2023 12:26

Mental health services and families struggle to understand, recognize, and treat rising teen depression. Click here to read the article by Yang Tingting. 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 .

[Sixth Tone] How an army of elderly influencers took over China’s instagram 11.04.2023 13:51

The pandemic led to a surge in the number of Chinese seniors using a range of mobile apps. Now, retirees are migrating onto an unexpected platform: the lifestyle app Xiaohongshu. Click here to read the article by Fan Yiying. 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 .

[Sixth Tone] China’s newest dating craze: Real-life meetups with virtual boyfriends 11.04.2023 14:32

During the pandemic, women across China became infatuated with the dashing male characters in a series of viral video games. Now, many are hiring cosplayers to bring their digital beaus to life. Click here to read the article by Wu Peiyue. 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 .

[The World of Chinese] Fabric of life: The final days of Hong Kong’s famous Pang Jai Market 07.04.2023 11:33

Catch a last glimpse of Kowloon’s Pang Jai fabric market, once a thriving center of East Asia’s textile industry, before it makes way for new construction. Click here to read the article by Roman Kierst. 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 .

[Rest of World] Xiaohongshu is teaching young Chinese women how to buy the perfect life 07.04.2023 9:04

Known as China’s “lifestyle bible,” the social media platform is an aspirational living guide or a consumerist trap. Click here to read the article by Viola Zhou. 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 .