China Stories

In the early years of the Chinese republic, progressives looked west for political inspiration. This was how Deng Xiaoping — who would eventually lead China — came to be in France in the 1920s. He and his peers did indeed find inspiration abroad — just not the kind that his bourgeois sponsors anticipated.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.

Chinese consumers are rethinking their demand for pre-prepared meals due to a school canteen scandal. The podcast explores the rise and popularity of pre-prepared foods in China, the dominance of the industry in the restaurant sector, and the backlash faced by cafes and restaurants for serving expired meals.

Discover why thousands of young Chinese people use the alias 'momo' on social media platforms like Douban and Xiaohongshu to speak freely, protect their privacy, and evade harassment. This podcast explores the rise of the Momo alias, highlighting how users like Emily Yuan utilize this alter ego to share controversial commentary. Find out how anonymity fosters community and diverse online discussions among Chinese internet users.

Amid growing concerns about the suffering that extraction causes the animals, the government has supported research into synthetic substitutes, but regulations are hampering the registration of alternatives to what some have dubbed ‘medicinal gold.’Click here to read the article by Yang Yuqi and Kelly Wang.Narrated by Yingyun Zhang.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Four translators and interpreters discuss the impact of new technologies like generative AI on their work. They explore the economic reasons behind machine translation in China and the concerns regarding literary translation. The speakers reflect on translation technology, its limitations, and the potential of AI-based translators like Chat GPT. They also discuss the perception of translators, their challenges, and the impact of AI in the industry.

The podcast explores how elderly users in China have become addicted to short video influencers, discussing their influence, risks, and emotional support provided. It delves into the story of a popular influencer, Xiu Tai, and his impact on the lives of seniors. The rise of elderly users and influencers in China's short video platforms is examined, along with the monetization potential and algorithms' role. The trend of Chinese seniors becoming fans of influencers is explored, including the tension within families and efforts to prevent fraud.

Had any earlier uprising against the Qing achieved its goals, 1911 would be just another year. But the 1911 Revolution succeeded, and catalyzed an entire series of events that led to fundamental change in China’s political system.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.

Despite government efforts to clean up the industry and improve oversight, the economic slowdown and a new risk-focused regulatory regime are adding to the problems.Click here to read the article by Wu Yujian and Zhang Ziyu.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 podcast discusses the challenges of designing websites in Chinese, the outdated designs of Chinese websites, the transition to a mobile-centric digital environment in China, and the rapid adoption of smartphones in the country.

Chinese parents rally against school meals over food security concerns including worries over public health, food safety, defective vaccines, moldy food, suspicions of corruption in vendor selection, and the government's support for the pre-cooked food industry.