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.
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Jul 9, 2021 • 12min
[Caixin Global] China’s 10-year campaign to nourish rural school kids
When the bell rings, hundreds of students flood into the canteen in the Longfu Primary School in Du’an county, where they will enjoy a free meal with hot rice, meat stew and vegetable stir fry. Read the article by Huang Huizhao and Han Wei: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2021-07-06/cover-story-chinas-10-year-campaign-to-nourish-rural-school-kids-101735834.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.
Jul 9, 2021 • 8min
[The Wire China] How China could stymie a global tax deal
The G7's agreement on international taxation was groundbreaking — and a major win for Biden. But China could still water down the deal's impact.Read the article by Katrina Northrop: https://www.thewirechina.com/2021/06/27/how-china-could-stymie-a-global-tax-deal/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.
Jul 9, 2021 • 8min
[SupChina] In the 7th century, a Chinese coup of Shakespearean proportions
Emperor Taizong was one of China's most powerful and successful rulers, expanding the empire into Central Asia and overseeing the production of a far-reaching legal code.Read the article by James Carter: https://supchina.com/2021/06/30/in-the-7th-century-a-chinese-coup-of-shakespearean-proportions/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.
Jul 9, 2021 • 5min
[Sixth Tone] He wore a skirt to class. His dad backed him — his school did not.
A father’s social media post about his son’s clothing choice has been met with lots of love — and a little loathing.Read the article by Zhang Wanqing and Winifred Wang: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1007870/he-wore-a-skirt-to-class.-his-dad-backed-him-%E2%80%94-his-school-did-not.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.
Jul 3, 2021 • 9min
[SupChina] Does plant-based meat have a future in China?
Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods are in China, competing against a number of ambitious Chinese startups that make plant-based meats. But marketing food products to a nation of gourmets is tricky.Read the article by Chang Che: https://supchina.com/2021/06/25/does-plant-based-meat-have-a-future-in-china/Narrated by Chang Che.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jul 3, 2021 • 19min
[The World of Chinese] Game of drones
China’s fast-rising drone market is changing the landscape of innovation, law enforcement, and entertainment.Read the article by Tina Xu: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2020/12/game-of-drones/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.
Jul 3, 2021 • 16min
[Sixth Tone] Chasing after my father, a cop turned suspect
While trying to take down a pyramid scheme, a police officer spots a familiar face.Read the article by Zhang Qiang: http://www.sixthtone.com/news/1007785/chasing-after-my-father%2C-a-cop-turned-suspect#Narrated by Alex Urist.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jul 3, 2021 • 17min
[Week in China] After school angst
Why China is reining in private sector education companies.Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2021/06/after-school-angst/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.
Jul 3, 2021 • 12min
[Caixin Global] What’s stopping Hong Kong from fixing its housing crisis?
In the face of daunting economic struggles, the world’s priciest property market just keeps getting more expensive. Read the article by: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2021-06-23/in-depth-whats-stopping-hong-kong-from-fixing-its-housing-crisis-101730893.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.
Jun 29, 2021 • 12min
[SupChina] Abbot Wang Yuanlu of Dunhuang: Villain or...?
On June 25, 1900, a Daoist monk made one of the most startling and significant discoveries in archaeological history.Read the article by James Carter: https://supchina.com/2021/06/23/abbot-wang-yuanlu-of-dunhuang-villain-or/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.
