Short Dramas are Big Business in China
China’s short drama industry is taking up a big chunk of the country’s AI capacity, with ByteDance now dominating the market.
Xinjiang’s “Blue Miracle”
Fish farming in Xinjiang is being sold as proof that technology can overcome geography. The reality is more complicated: a desert seafood boom built on...
China Wants a Slimmer Nation. Big Tech Wants a Piece of It
China’s tech giants are betting that weight management could become a new growth opportunity for their healthcare businesses.
Michael Dillon On Shanghai — China’s Most Dynamic City
The historian talks about Shanghai’s long history as a center of commerce and political turmoil, and its extraordinary modern development.
The Bargain Hunters
In China, conspicuous consumption is out and thrift is in. Some companies have figured out how to cash in on the trend.
Rongbin Han on the Internet Writers Making China Great Again
The scholar talks about the swathe of internet novels that feature Chinese time travelers aiming to correct the mistakes of the past.
Michael Luo on the Story of Chinese Immigrants in the U.S.
The writer and editor talks about the first arrivals from China and the long history of prejudice the community has faced.
Chinese AI Makes Its Sales Pitch
China’s AI models dominated headlines during the new year holiday, but struggle to overcome low user adoption at home.
Yi-Ling Liu on the Chinese Internet Dance
The journalist talks about the expansion of China’s Great Firewall, and the creativity and resilience that exists behind it.
Can China Reverse Its Demographic Decline?
Reversing the effects of the one-child policy is set to take a very long time.
Jane Perlez on the State of the U.S.-China Superpower Battle
The journalist talks about the latest series of her podcast Face Off where she covers topics ranging from China’s nuclear build-up to robots to Gen...
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.