China Stories

China is running full steam ahead in pursuit of leadership in the 21st century’s most important global industries. Can Europe keep pace?Read the article by Luke Patey: https://www.thewirechina.com/2021/08/29/wind-wars/Narrated by Kaiser GuoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After decades of prioritising 'efficiency', Beijing's new mantra is 'fairness'.Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2021/08/spreading-the-wealth/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.

After the initial shock of — shutting down classes, laying off employees, and closing offices — education companies now face a common question: what do they do to survive?Read the article by Wang Bowen, Fan Qiaojia, Huang Huizhao, Wang Yiran and Denise Jia: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2021-08-16/cover-story-whats-next-for-chinas-after-school-tutoring-industry-101755589.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.

Despite activists’ outcry and a shocking kidnapping case, medically discredited “gay conversion” treatments still find a market in China.Read the article by Phoebe Zhang: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2018/02/scared-straight/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.

In 1967, one of the great breaches of diplomatic immunity took place during this week in Beijing.Read the article by James Carter: https://supchina.com/2021/08/18/burning-the-british-mission-in-beijing/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.

What a hasty U.S. pull-out and an Afghan regime collapse mean for China.Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2021/08/capitulation-in-kabul/Narrated by Caroline Agsten.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A spate of public allegations have brought down several young male celebrities, denting not just their image but also billions of dollars worth of brand endorsements.Read the article by Jiang Yaling: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1008291/what-does-the-future-hold-for-chinas-little-fresh-meat-idols%3FNarrated 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.

Its emphasis on digital sovereignty could fragment the global privacy landscape.Read the article by Shen Lu: https://www.protocol.com/china/china-personal-information-protecion-lawNarrated 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.

Lithuanian moves over Taiwan lead to diplomatic spat and an EU quandary.Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2021/08/ambassadors-recalled/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.

Since the Taliban took over Kabul, there has been strong interest in China on the future of Afghanistan. Ma Xiaolin, a scholar on international affairs and director of the Institute for Studies on the Mediterranean Rim, shares his views in a Q&A.Read the article: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2021-08-17/opinion-four-questions-about-the-taliban-and-chinas-interests-in-afghanistan-101756384.htmlNarrated 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.