China Stories

From controversial kiss scenes in movies to stolen trysts by the riverbank, here’s how China rediscovered kissing after the Cultural Revolution.Read the article by Ginger Huang: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2022/07/30-years-of-kissing-in-chinese-cinema-and-society/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.

The Japanese conglomerate had to win over the Shenzhen government to finally boot CEO Allen Wu from the top job.Read the article by Zhang Erchi, Qu Yunxu and Guo Yingzhe: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-06-30/in-depth-how-softbank-wrestled-back-control-of-arm-china-101906465.htmlNarrated by Jenny McKenzie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chinese loans crucial as Sri Lanka melts down.Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/07/rajapaksa-raj-ends/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.

As Tianqi lists in Hong Kong, the story behind it and lithium rival Ganfeng.Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/07/the-lithium-opec/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.

When was the term “wangmin” coined, and how did China’s cyberspace evolve from the first-generation of netizens to today?Read the article by Alice Chen: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2022/07/reform-and-dialing-up-the-early-days-of-the-chinese-netizen/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.

A practitioner of the traditional, formerly all-female art of Xiang embroidery recounts her rigorous training and extraordinary life.Read the article by Renjian the Livings: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2022/07/dense-brocade-the-story-of-hunans-all-female-embroiderers/Translated by Ana Padilla Fornieles.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.

As coronavirus-hit cities reboot, residents are suffering from isolation, trauma and shame.Read the article by Xu Luyi, Zhang Shufan and Wang Xintong: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-07-12/in-depth-lockdowns-expose-covids-cost-on-mental-health-in-china-101912085.htmlNarrated by Nandini Venkata.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was a vocal supporter of Taiwan and helped strengthen Japan-Taiwan relations. His death on Friday was officially mourned at the highest levels of Taiwan's government.Read the article by Jordyn Haime: https://supchina.com/2022/07/11/in-taiwan-shinzo-abe-remembered-as-a-friend/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.

Mulan may be the household name, but China has a rich history of woman warriors. Qin Liangyu defended the Ming against northern invaders, and was recognized by the emperor himself for her bravery and loyalty.Read the article by James Carter: https://supchina.com/2022/07/13/the-ballad-of-qin-liangyu-chinas-other-woman-warrior/Narrated by John Darwin Van Fleet.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How the Ukraine crisis and China’s rise are splitting the world into blocs.Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/07/blocked-out/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.