China Stories

Really — at least, when it comes to corporations collecting data. A major draft law could end the free-for-all in the world's largest market.Read the article by Shen Lu: https://www.protocol.com/china/china-privacy-laws-surpass-usaNarrated 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.

As violent juvenile crime rocks the headlines, China debates: How young is too young to lock up?Read the article by Sam Davies: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2021/04/chinese-juvenile-justice-system/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.

If there is a single climactic moment in Philippe Paquet’s exhaustive, colorful account of the life of the writer Simon Leys, it occurs on a staid French television show about books. Read the article by Josh Freedman: https://chinachannel.org/2018/03/19/simon-leys/Narrated by Josh Freedman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 1955, Chinese premier Zhou Enlai was the target of an assassination attempt by the KMT in what has become known as the "Kashmir Princess" incident, named after a passenger plane that was rigged with a time bomb. Sixteen people died, but Zhou was not among them.Read the article by James Carter: https://supchina.com/2021/04/14/the-assassination-attempt-of-zhou-enlai/Narrated by Wu Wenluo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In China’s fledgling pro wrestling promotions, the villains are deadbeat foreign teachers and fighters compete for a “Belt and Road” belt. But can they replicate the success of World Wrestling Entertainment?Read the article by Kenrick Davis: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1007231/the-wrestlers-fighting-to-build-a-chinese-wweNarrated 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.

“Treat your wealth like your lover,” said Li Xueqin, a popular Chinese stand-up comic. “You can neither leave it alone nor bother it all the time, or you’ll get dumped.” Audiences roar.Read the article by Han Wei and Timmy Shen: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2021-04-17/in-depth-stand-up-comedians-cheer-up-chinese-audiences-101692235.htmlNarrated 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 fight to stem hate speech and online abuse in China.Read the article by Sam Davies: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2019/10/tackling-the-trolls/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.

Seeking enlightenment and energy drinks in Shangri-la.Read the article by Alec Ash: https://chinachannel.org/2021/03/15/shangri-la/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.

Elliott Broidy’s efforts to lobby the president came close to succeeding, exposing gaps in the system.Read the article by David Barboza: https://www.thewirechina.com/2021/04/25/peddling-the-president/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 app-for-everything dominates digital life in China, but contenders to the throne are sharpening their swords.Read the article by Shen Lu: https://www.protocol.com/china/chinas-next-wechatNarrated 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.