China Stories

Despite his unorthodox beliefs, Hong Xiuquan’s power was undeniable. The Taiping at its peak controlled almost a third of China’s heartland, and seemed poised to topple the Qing dynasty.Read the article by James Carter: https://supchina.com/2020/06/11/the-time-jesuss-younger-brother-led-a-revolution-in-china/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.

With attacks from China and pressure from the U.S., can TSMC maintain its edge?Read the article by Tim De Chant. 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.

Chinese authorities and state media think the Innovation and Competition Act isn't ambitious enough to fear.Read the article by Zeyi Yang: https://www.protocol.com/china/china-us-tech-bill#toggle-gdprNarrated 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.

Thailand’s richest tycoon targets a Shanghai IPO for its pork business.Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2021/06/taking-a-pig-to-market/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.

Zhang Tiesheng, the “blank exam hero,” is either a shameless opportunist or virtuous pawn.Read the article by Alex Colville: https://supchina.com/2021/06/07/the-anti-intellectual-who-tested-into-college-as-a-blank-exam-hero/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.

As China’s space program sets its sights on the Red Planet, a barren desert in Qinghai is becoming an oasis for simulated space travel.Read the article by Mads Vesterager Nielsen: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2021/06/2021-a-mars-camp-odyssey/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.

Why are property agents using fruit to denote home prices?Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2021/06/shenzhens-surreal-estate/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.

In the late-17th century, the Qing empire and Zunghar Khanate both sought to expand their territory.Read the article by James Carter: https://supchina.com/2021/06/09/the-zunghar-qing-wars-and-colonization-in-central-asia/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.

The rapid rise of the $15 billion Chinese fast-fashion firm challenging industry titans like Zara and H&M has prompted questions about who controls the company and the sustainability of its business model.Read the article by Matthew Walsh and Flynn Murphy: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2021-06-03/in-depth-the-15-billion-chinese-fast-fashion-app-youve-never-heard-of-part-2-101722555.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.

The rise of audio is helping young Chinese storytellers explore contentious social issues, but some worry the medium's growing mainstream appeal will spoil the fun.Read the article by Wang Xuandi: http://www.sixthtone.com/news/1007626/with-podcasts%2C-a-generation-of-young-chinese-find-their-voiceNarrated 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.