China Stories

China has a workday crisis: People are working too many hours, and without proper overtime compensation. Read the article by Lelan Wu: https://supchina.com/2021/02/10/eight-hour-workday-in-china-workers-lobby/Narrated by Jiayun Feng. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The "Yunnan Outrage" — in which a scouting party led by British diplomat Augustus Margary was ambushed and killed while exploring China's "persistent frontier" — is all but forgotten today. But it had significant implications for Qing rulers.Read the article by James Carter: https://supchina.com/2021/02/24/the-margary-affair-and-british-imperialism-on-the-china-myanmar-border/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 streaming site was once a quirky place for young men. Now it's nationalistic and misogynist, and women have had enough.Read the article by Shen Lu: https://www.protocol.com/china/bilibili-misogynyNarrated 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.

Zhang Heng was a genuine polymath whose achievements in science, mathematics, cartography, literature, and the arts make him a towering figure in the popular Chinese imagination.Read the article by Alex Colville: https://supchina.com/2021/03/01/chinas-renaissance-man/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.

A few hours before the sun goes down, Yaojia Road on the outskirts of Nanjing becomes a confluence of beeping vehicles.Read the article by Chen Liang: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2017/02/dark-was-the-night-market/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.

The fast food giant’s decision to spin off its China operations could serve as a reality check for U.S. companies.Read the article by Matt Schiavenza: https://www.thewirechina.com/2021/02/28/the-yum-model/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.

In southwestern China, bovine brawls attract big crowds. But as the sport grows, it's also charging into controversy.Read the article by Kenrick Davis: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1006372/in-chinas-villages%2C-bullfighting-enjoys-a-bloody-renaissanceNarrated 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.

As Trump’s presidency ends, his impact on Sino-US relations will be lasting. Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2021/01/exit-the-disrupter-in-chief/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.

A rugged battle is underway between the coronavirus and humanity trying to bring the Covid-19 pandemic to an end.Read the article by Ma Danmeng, Wang Simin, Wang Lijun, Zhao Jinzhao, Xu Wen, Jia Tianqiong and Han Wei: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2021-02-11/in-depth-why-vaccines-wont-soon-end-the-covid-19-pandemic-101663123.htmlNarrated 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.

Named “Brother Requested” by her paternal grandmother, a woman shares her struggle for a name of her own.Read the article by Fang Qian: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1006663/dont-call-me-zhaodiNarrated by Jiayun Feng. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.