China Stories

China launches youngest astronauts, plans to expand space station, aims for base on Moon's south pole.

This podcast explores the struggles facing big-box supermarkets in China, including competition from e-commerce platforms and smaller stores. It discusses the declining store numbers, financial troubles, and decreasing retail sales. The podcast also analyzes the turnaround efforts of Sun Art Retail Group and the digitization initiatives in the Chinese supermarket industry. Additionally, it explores the rise of neighborhood retail stores and the strengthening of partnerships by regional supermarket chains.

A recent incident in China involving a Rottweiler attacking a toddler has sparked debates on dog ownership and responsible pet etiquette. The podcast discusses the issue of stray dogs in China and the need for humane measures to address the problem. It also highlights the challenges faced by animal protection groups and the importance of implementing anti-cruelty laws.

Explore the strategies and methods ancient Chinese used to advertise, including celebrity endorsements, rhymes, and music. Learn about artistic forms of advertising using melodies and lyrics, as well as the use of banners and slogans to promote products. Discover ancient print advertisements and logos, including an advertisement from Tianan Liu's fine needle shop at the Shanghai Museum.

Young Chinese people are embracing traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) as a healthy lifestyle choice. The rising interest in TCM is driven by societal pressure and stress. TCM is gaining popularity for treating conditions that modern medicine cannot. Efforts are being made to improve the taste of TCM drinks and adapt TCM for modern society.

Exploring China's implementation of ecological conservation red lines, China's population control measures, the potential and shortcomings of China's Ecological Red Line policy, and China's ambitious Earth Resource Lines (ERLs) to protect nature and increase global protected terrestrial area.

The podcast explores the rise of transnational cybercrime and its impact on Chinese citizens, including the unlawful online scam operations in Myanmar and Cambodia. It discusses the connection between trafficking in persons and scams in Southeast Asia, the involvement of Chinese nationals in cybercrimes, and the collaborative efforts to combat cybercrime. The podcast also highlights the challenges faced by deceived individuals and the plight of victims.

In October 1871, 10% of the Chinese population in Los Angeles was wiped out in a senseless spasm of violence.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.

China's opening ceremonies have evolved dramatically over time, from the chaotic 1959 National Games to the technologically advanced Hangzhou Asian Games. The 2008 Beijing Olympics had a significant impact on China's image and introduced the use of digital technology. The evolution of Chinese opening ceremonies incorporates tradition, technology, and national aesthetic, with a focus on the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and the upcoming 2022 Winter Olympics.

Young Chinese turn to government-funded community canteens for seniors as a solution to food safety scandals and high meal costs. Challenges faced by community cafeterias serving seniors, including picky customers and the inability to adjust prices. Difficulties faced by community cantines in China, such as financial struggles and concerns about food safety.