Foreign Food Brands Seek a Local Flavor in China
From Starbucks to Burger King, multinationals are tapping domestic partners to survive in China’s cutthroat market.
Jung Chang on What Happened Next For the Wild Swans
The author talks about her family’s struggles in Mao’s China, and why she dare not return to the country of her birth under Xi Jinping.
The NBA’s Tricky Return to China
The world’s top basketball league still sees China as a major growth market, despite concerns it will have to compromise its values to return.
China’s Fertility Paradox
China’s economy isn’t generating enough well-paid jobs, putting prospective parents off from having children.
The One Chinese Toy that Even Trump Tariffs Can’t Kill
Pop Mart, the company behind Labubu, is a rare example of a Chinese toy company finding global success with its own product.
“A Vicious Cycle”
Squeezed by commercial and political pressures, China’s book publishers face an existential crisis.
The Thief Who Became a Celebrity
When Zhou Liqi went viral on the Chinese internet for stealing scooters to protest lack of opportunity, he sparked a debate between the popular movement...
Western Brands Cash In On Xinjiang’s Tourism Boom
China has invested heavily in promoting tourism to Xinjiang. Its efforts are paying off.
TikTok Refugees Head for Other Chinese Apps as Ban Looms
Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu has seen a surge in American users in recent days, but the trend could prove temporary.
Finding China’s Voice — Abroad
The new Chinese diaspora is wealthy, educated and professional. And it has things to say.
The Dramatic Rise of China’s Mini-Dramas
Series with multiple minutes-long episodes have taken off on China’s internet, although the industry is still struggling to make money from their popularity.
Has the Curtain Dropped on Chinese Cinema?
A dismal year for the Chinese box office is set to end with just one Hollywood movie in the top ten by revenue.