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In 2013, around three forms of local Chinese opera was estimated to be dying out every two years, leaving just over 300 forms as of 2017. Can grassroots troupes find new performers and bring audiences back into the seats?Read the article by Alex Colville: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2021/10/the-uncertain-future-of-grassroots-chinese-opera/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.

Li “The Lipstick King” Jiaqi has risen to become China’s most powerful livestreamer. Now, he’s jumping on a new trend: an upsurge in Chinese patriotism.Read the article by Wang Lianzhang and Fan Yiying: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1008694/for-a-top-influencer%2C-this-years-hottest-shade-is-china-red#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.

As China aims to create 60 national parks by 2035, what will happen to the 12 million human residents inside protected areas?Read the article by Tina Xu: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2021/08/the-myth-of-the-chinese-wilderness/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.

Private elementary and middle schools told to stop enrolling new students in grades one and seven as Beijing looks to overhaul public education. Read the article by Huang Huizhao, Zhou Xinda and Cai Xuejiao: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2021-10-08/in-depth-one-citys-crack-at-education-reform-leaves-15000-students-hunting-for-a-school-101784139.html 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.

Cleantech giant Envision now powers 200 GW of renewables around the world.Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2021/10/wind-in-its-sails/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.

Certain terms have been distorted to fit a sexist narrative and insult young women online, experts say.Read the article by Zhang Wanqing: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1008675/a-chinese-word-describing-beautiful-women-is-taking-an-ugly-turnNarrated 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 massive power crunch that's darkening businesses and homes in many parts of China throws into sharp relief the struggle of world's largest coal burner to balance its ambitious goals for slashing greenhouse gas emissions with its appetite for energy to power the economy.Read the article by Bai Yujie, Luo Guoping, Chen Xuewan and Han wei: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2021-10-15/in-depth-chinas-struggle-to-balance-green-goals-with-keeping-the-lights-on-101787170.htmlNarrated by Heather Mowbray.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 1633, Zheng Zhilong, one of the Ming dynasty's leading admirals, commanded a large pirate fleet. His ships were microcosms of globalism, manned by sailors from Africa to Japan. And in this newly interconnected world, he found himself up against a great foreign power: the Dutch.Read the article by James Carter: https://supchina.com/2021/10/20/chinas-great-pirate-zheng-zhilong-takes-on-the-dutch/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.

The guanxi game has defined China's modern business culture — and no one played it better than Xu Jiayin, the CEO of Evergrande. Now, however, the game seems to have changed on him.Read the article by Katrina Northrop: https://www.thewirechina.com/2021/10/17/game-over/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.

After one compromise too many, the last U.S. social platform to operate under CCP supervision exits the stage with its tail between its legs.Read the article by David Wertime: https://www.protocol.com/why-linkedin-left-chinaNarrated by Kaiser KuoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.