China Stories
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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.
Episodes
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Apr 18, 2023 • 8min
[Sixth Tone] Faraway family members use smart cameras to monitor the elderly
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.
Apr 18, 2023 • 17min
[Caixin Global] TikTok’s Chinese twin is taking on Alibaba and Meituan for e-commerce market share
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/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 14, 2023 • 9min
[Sixth Tone] How Liang Qichao rewrote China’s future
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.
Apr 14, 2023 • 14min
[The World of Chinese] Last logout: The memories left behind when World of Warcraft ended in China
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.
Apr 13, 2023 • 8min
[The China Project] Titanic’s six Chinese survivors tell a story that goes far beyond a shipwreck
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 https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 11, 2023 • 12min
[The World of Chinese] 'I think you’re just bored': China’s depressed teens' struggle for understanding and treatment
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.
Apr 11, 2023 • 14min
[Sixth Tone] How an army of elderly influencers took over China’s instagram
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.
Apr 11, 2023 • 15min
[Sixth Tone] China’s newest dating craze: Real-life meetups with virtual boyfriends
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.
Apr 7, 2023 • 12min
[The World of Chinese] Fabric of life: The final days of Hong Kong’s famous Pang Jai Market
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.
Apr 7, 2023 • 9min
[Rest of World] Xiaohongshu is teaching young Chinese women how to buy the perfect life
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.
