China Stories
1,008 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsChina Stories from the Sinica Network on The China Project brings you audio narration of the best articles and op-eds appearing in Sixth Tone, Caixin Global, Week in China, The World of Chinese, and of course The China Project. Subscribe to the podcast and you can listen to features on the go, with narrators who won’t butcher the pronunciation of Chinese names and words.
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[The World of Chinese] The Coke Standard: Inside Shanghai’s lockdown barter economy
May 06, 2022 19:56 - 8 minutes - 7.35 MBShanghai’s residents have turned to swapping supplies under lockdown—but is Coca-Cola really the most in-demand item? Read the article by Alex Colville: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2022/05/the-coke-standard-inside-shanghais-lockdown-bartering-economy/ Narrated 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.
[Caixin Global] China is still investible, but skills needed to succeed have changed
May 06, 2022 19:55 - 9 minutes - 8.43 MBInvesting in the country requires paying close attention to policymakers’ long-term vision, so deciphering their signals is now crucial. Read the article by Liao Ming: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-04-19/opinion-china-is-still-investible-but-skills-needed-to-succeed-have-changed-101872880.html Narrated by Nandini Venkata. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
[Caixin Global] How China’s biggest academic library got shrouded in copyright disputes
May 03, 2022 19:27 - 9 minutes - 8.92 MBChina National Knowledge Infrastructure, or CNKI, fomented widespread anger among the academic community for suspected copyright abuses, until one retired professor decided to take a stand. Read the article by Ge Xinghang, Wa An and Bruce Shen: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-04-12/in-depth-how-chinas-biggest-academic-library-got-shrouded-in-copyright-disputes-101869219.html Narrated by Jenny McKenzie. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...
[The World of Chinese] A pox on the House of Aisin-Gioro
May 03, 2022 19:26 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MBA tiny enemy nearly brought down the Qing empire. Read the article by Jeremiah Jenne: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2020/06/a-pox-on-the-house-of-aisin-gioro/ Narrated by Sylvia Franke. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
[Sixth Tone] Shanghai lockdown brings back memories of China's past
May 03, 2022 19:24 - 10 minutes - 9.95 MBShanghai residents have said that lockdown reminds them of China’s planned past. We asked someone who remembers that era to compare. Read the article by Wu Peiyue: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1010194/shanghai-lockdown-brings-back-memories-of-chinas-past 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.
[Week in China] Tian Huiyu's dramatic fall
May 03, 2022 19:22 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBWhy has China’s most successful banking boss just been removed? Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/04/tian-huiyus-dramatic-fall/ Narrated by Sylvia Franke. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
[SupChina] Out of the Boxer Indemnities, a world-class university
April 29, 2022 19:59 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB"To use for educational purposes the money that is already allocated for indemnity would create benefit from damage, and gain from loss." Read the article by James Carter: https://supchina.com/2022/04/27/out-of-the-boxer-indemnities-a-world-class-university/ Narrated by John Darwin Van Fleet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
[Sixth Tone] The mixed blessings of Yunnan’s ‘ancient’ tea boom
April 29, 2022 19:58 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBThe price of tea from older trees has skyrocketed, transforming once worthless plants into cash cows — and turning local communities on their heads. Read the article by Ma Zhen: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1010133/the-mixed-blessings-of-yunnans-ancient-tea-boom 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.
[Week in China] Charging into our list
April 29, 2022 19:57 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBLatest update to our Top 50 Unicorns ranking adds more EV-related firms. Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/04/charging-into-our-list/ 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.
[Caixin Global] Shanghai’s elderly Covid patients have a hard time coping with centralized quarantine
April 29, 2022 19:56 - 9 minutes - 9.07 MBSeniors, particularly those with health conditions, say they would prefer to self-isolate at home rather than at facilities with poor conditions. Read the article by Xu Wen and Celine Yang: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-04-20/shanghais-elderly-covid-patients-have-a-hard-time-coping-with-centralized-quarantine-101873560.html Narrated by Nandini Venkata. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...
[The World of Chinese] Wu Lien-Teh: The doctor behind the mask
April 29, 2022 19:55 - 6 minutes - 5.69 MBA Malaysian-Chinese doctor pioneered modern epidemic control during the deadly Manchurian Plague of 1910. Read the article by Sun Jiahui: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2020/06/masked-warrior/ 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.
[Caixin Global] Metaverse trailblazers hope to make real money from virtual people
April 29, 2022 19:51 - 9 minutes - 8.49 MBAs technologies behind ‘digital humans’ advance, startups are exploring how to capitalize on the concept. Read the article by Guan Cong, Guo Yingzhe, and He Shujing: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-04-07/in-depth-metaverse-trailblazers-hope-to-make-real-money-from-virtual-people-101866949.html Narrated 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 World of Chinese] How truck drivers suffer from Covid-19 roadblocks
April 26, 2022 19:51 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBDespite government calls to relax restrictions, Covid-19 prevention still puts a toll on China’s truckers. Read the article by Alex Colville: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2022/04/how-truck-drivers-suffer-from-covid-19-roadblocks/ 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.
[Week in China] A strategy under strain
April 26, 2022 19:49 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBShanghai lockdown is angering residents and triggering supply worries. Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/04/a-strategy-under-strain/ Narrated by Sylvia Franke. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
[Caixin Global] The cost of China’s 'Zero-Covid' strategy
April 22, 2022 20:01 - 7 minutes - 6.96 MBWith a new wave of Covid-19 flare-ups, the country will need to strive harder to hit its full-year GDP growth target of around 5.5%. Read the article by Vincent Chan: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-04-13/opinion-the-cost-of-chinas-zero-covid-strategy-101869771.html Narrated by Nandini Venkata. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
[Sixth Tone] He was visiting Shanghai. Then his health code turned red.
April 22, 2022 19:59 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBA Shanxi native describes his harrowing journey from homelessness to finding shelter during the citywide lockdown. Read the article by Yuan Ye: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1010162/he-was-visiting-shanghai.-then-his-health-code-turned-red.-?source=chanel_deep Narrated by Ryan Cunningham. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
[SupChina] A death on Coal Hill
April 22, 2022 19:55 - 10 minutes - 9.83 MBBy 1644, the Ming dynasty's Chongzhen emperor faced multiple pandemics, invasion, two internal rebellions, persistent drought, widespread famine, and economic collapse. On Coal Hill that April, he surveyed what had become of his empire one last time. Read the article by James Carter: https://supchina.com/2022/04/20/a-death-on-coal-hill/ Narrated by John Darwin Van Fleet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...
[Caixin Global] A groundbreaking architect’s journey from France to China
April 22, 2022 19:54 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBLéon Hoa, who helped define modern architecture, decided to return to China in the 1950s, leading to the creation of unforgettable landmarks in Beijing and an unexpected ordeal. Read the article by Wang Shuzhan: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2021-07-10/weekend-long-read-a-groundbreaking-architects-journey-from-france-to-china-101738291.html Narrated by Sylvia Franke. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...
[Week in China] Second time Luckin
April 22, 2022 19:53 - 7 minutes - 6.62 MBAfter overtaking Starbucks, Luckin now plans New York comeback. Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/04/second-time-luckin/ 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.
[SupChina] How private Chinese companies are winning in Africa
April 22, 2022 19:50 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBAfrica-China economic relations are dominated by state-to-state interactions, but Chinese private companies are making a unique impact on the continent’s economic transformation. Here’s how. Read the article by Anzetse Were: https://supchina.com/2022/04/15/fortitude-resilience-and-ability-how-private-chinese-companies-are-winning-in-africa/ Narrated by Sarah Kutulakos. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...
[The World of Chinese] Three stories of Shanghai quarantine
April 19, 2022 20:38 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBFrom shelter hospitals to construction sites, hear from three ordinary people in quarantine in China’s biggest city. Read the article by Story FM (translated by Hatty Liu): https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2022/04/three-stories-of-shanghai-quarantine/ 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.
[Sixth Tone] The American fighting for the future of women’s rights in China
April 19, 2022 20:36 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBKim Lee became a feminist icon in China after publicly accusing her celebrity husband of domestic violence. Now, she’s locked in a legal battle to protect other women’s right to call out abusers online. Read the article by Zhang Wanqing: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1010104/the-american-fighting-for-the-future-of-womens-rights-in-china?source=chanel_home Narrated by Sylvia Franke. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...
[The World of Chinese] School of Rock: Tracing Taiwan’s campus music scene
April 19, 2022 20:34 - 9 minutes - 8.94 MBSince the 1970s, Taiwan’s university campuses have been integral to the island’s music industry. Read the article by Sinead O'Connor at Asian Pop Weekly: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2022/04/school-of-rock-tracing-taiwans-campus-music-scene/ 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.
[Week in China] A lion set to roar?
April 19, 2022 20:05 - 9 minutes - 8.84 MBAn emerging unicorn from China bets on battery breakthrough. Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/04/a-lion-set-to-roar/ Narrated by Jenny McKenzie. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
[The World of Chinese] A Chinese horror story
April 19, 2022 20:00 - 12 minutes - 11 MBWhat spooked China’s domestic horror film industry? Read the article by Jesse Young on The World of Chinese's WeChat channel. 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.
[SupChina] China’s pirate queen Zheng Yi Sao’s final success: retirement
April 15, 2022 19:45 - 9 minutes - 8.82 MBAt a time when legal avenues for women were limited, working as an outlaw was almost obligatory. Zheng Yi Sao proved herself to be a pragmatic and creative leader on the high seas. Read the article by James Carter: https://supchina.com/2022/04/13/chinas-pirate-queen-zheng-yi-saos-final-success-retirement/ Narrated by John Darwin Van Fleet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
[The World of Chinese] How are Shanghai’s migrant workers surviving lockdown?
April 15, 2022 19:43 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBFour migrant workers in Shanghai share their lockdown stories of food shortages and being unable to work. Read the article by Zheng Yiwen & Anita He: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2022/04/how-are-shanghais-migrant-workers-faring-under-lockdown/ 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.
[Week in China] Waiting for the final audit
April 15, 2022 19:42 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBWhat do Didi, TuSimple, Arm and TikTok tells us about Sino-US relations? Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/04/waiting-for-the-final-audit/ 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.
[Caixin Global] Finding jobs for China’s 10.76 million new college graduates
April 15, 2022 19:40 - 13 minutes - 12 MBThis year’s record class faces the toughest market in years and a mismatch between qualifications and the needs of employers. Read the article by Fan Qiaojia, Sun Yanran, Bai Yujie, Shen Xinyu, Wang Bowen, Niu Mujiangqu, Qin Min and Han Wei: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-04-11/cover-story-finding-jobs-for-chinas-1076-million-new-college-graduates-101868080.html Narrated by Ryan Cunningham. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...
[The World of Chinese] The Chinese students stranded in Europe
April 15, 2022 19:39 - 9 minutes - 8.34 MBFlight cancellations, strict testing requirements, and sky-high ticket prices leave hundreds stranded in Europe. Read the article by Anita He: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2022/04/the-chinese-students-stranded-in-europe/ Narrated by Alex Urist. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
[Sixth Tone] They wanted to feed Shanghai. It can mean living in a van for weeks
April 12, 2022 19:59 - 6 minutes - 5.84 MBEmpty restaurants, vans, and parks — food supply workers are searching for places to sleep as lockdowns separate them from home. Read the article by Chen Shihuan: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1010059/they-wanted-to-feed-shanghai.-it-can-mean-living-in-a-van-for-weeks?source=chanel_rising Narrated by Sylvia Franke. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
[SupChina] Weibo removes hashtag about food shortages in Shanghai as locked-down residents go hungry
April 12, 2022 19:55 - 7 minutes - 7.31 MB“If we can’t solve the problem, we need to solve the person who raised the problem,” said one cynical social media user as Weibo censored a popular hashtag about the ongoing crisis of people stuck in their apartments without enough food. Read the article by Greg James: https://supchina.com/2022/04/08/weibo-removes-hashtag-about-food-shortages-in-shanghai-as-locked-down-residents-go-hungry/ Narrated by Cliff Larsen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...
[SupChina] A Mongol siege, the Black Death, and the end of two dynasties
April 08, 2022 19:38 - 10 minutes - 9.19 MBIn April 1232, a Mongol army 15,000 strong surrounded the Jin dynasty capital of Kaifeng. The siege that ensued lasted more than a year and resulted in as many as a million deaths. Read the article by James Carter: https://supchina.com/2022/04/06/a-mongol-siege-the-black-death-and-the-end-of-two-dynasties/ Narrated by John Darwin Van Fleet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
[Sixth Tone] Traders and truck drivers struggle amid inland transport disruptions
April 08, 2022 19:36 - 7 minutes - 6.43 MBShanghai ports continue to receive international ships as normal, but surrounding provinces and cities are rejecting container trucks from the city. Read the article by Wu Peiyue: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1010033/traders-and-truck-drivers-struggle-amid-inland-transport-disruptions Narrated by Ryan Cunningham. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
[Caixin Global] Shanghai fights a new Covid enemy with old weapons
April 08, 2022 19:35 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBChina’s playbook of lockdowns, mass testing and quarantines can’t keep up with BA.2 variant as city experiences shortages of food and medical care. Read the article by Jiang Moting, Xu Luyi, Bao Zhiming and Denise Jia: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-04-04/cover-story-shanghai-fights-a-new-covid-enemy-with-old-weapons-101865627.html Narrated by Sylvia Franke. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...
[The World of Chinese] Imported talent: Do naturalized athletes help or hinder China’s sports programs?
April 08, 2022 19:34 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBNaturalized athletes are becoming increasingly common in China’s sports programs, but will they help develop domestic talent? Read the article by Sam Davies: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2022/03/imported-talent-do-naturalized-athletes-help-or-hinder-chinas-sports-programs/ 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.
[Sixth Tone] Shanghai sees rise in mental health issues amid COVID-19 surge
April 08, 2022 19:32 - 6 minutes - 5.78 MBThe city’s psychological support helplines are flooded with calls, with many expressing anxiety over virus control measures. Read the article by Fan Yiying and Li Yijuan: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1010047/shanghai-sees-rise-in-mental-health-issues-amid-covid-19-surge Narrated 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.
[Caixin Global] On abortion policy, heed women’s voices
April 08, 2022 19:21 - 10 minutes - 9.28 MBWhile abortion rights tend to be viewed from a utilitarian perspective in China, we should consider people’s rights as well because there are social costs that everyone in society will have to bear. Read the article by Li Jingkui: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-04-01/opinion-on-abortion-policy-heed-womens-voices-101864742.html Narrated by Nandini Venkata. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...
[Week in China] Betting on Big Tech
April 05, 2022 22:05 - 10 minutes - 9.4 MBAfter the market storm, is it a good time to invest in China’s internet majors? Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/04/betting-on-big-tech/ 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.
[Week in China] When the shoe fits
April 05, 2022 19:50 - 16 minutes - 15 MBHillhouse’s Belle looks to make IPO return as Anta plays to patriotic buyers. Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/04/when-the-shoe-fits/ Narrated by Sylvia Franke. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
[The World of Chinese] The Russian refugees who made a home in Qing China
April 05, 2022 19:49 - 9 minutes - 8.48 MBHow a priest from today’s Ukraine and a band of Siberian refugees built a Russian Orthodox mission in the heart of the Qing Empire. Read the article by Jeremiah Jenne: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2022/03/the-russian-refugees-who-made-a-home-in-qing-china/ 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.
[SupChina] Theodore White’s reporting of famine in Henan saved lives
April 05, 2022 19:46 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBLast week marked the anniversary of journalist Theodore White’s reporting on the 1942-44 famine in Henan, which helped spur greater relief for people in this inland province. Read the article by Richard Yarrow: https://supchina.com/2022/03/31/theodore-whites-reporting-of-famine-in-henan-saved-lives/ 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.
[Week in China] Shock in Shanghai
April 01, 2022 20:00 - 5 minutes - 4.68 MBChina’s financial capital is locked down. Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/04/shock-in-shanghai/ Narrated by Sylvia Franke. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
[SupChina] Terracotta Warriors: An archaeological find for the ages
April 01, 2022 19:58 - 9 minutes - 8.88 MBUpon excavation in 1974, Qin Shihuang's Terracotta Army was immediately recognized as one of the most significant discoveries in modern history. The site is still revealing secrets of China's "first emperor," and much more promises to be uncovered. Read the article by James Carter: https://supchina.com/2022/03/30/terracotta-warriors-an-archaeological-find-for-the-ages/ Narrated by John Darwin Van Fleet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...
[Caixin Global] Why fewer and fewer Chinese are getting married
April 01, 2022 19:57 - 5 minutes - 5.36 MBChina’s falling marriage rate stems from a host of factors, such as a shrinking youth population, a growing gender imbalance and the rising cost of housing. Read the article by He Yafu: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-03-24/opinion-why-fewer-and-fewer-chinese-are-getting-married-101860755.html Narrated by Nandini Venkata. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
[SupChina] Dancing for anti-epidemic workers needs to stop, critics say
April 01, 2022 19:54 - 4 minutes - 4.36 MB“A performer, a propagandist, and a bunch of entry-level social workers. Together, they put together a black comedy,” a Weibo user wrote. Another person quipped, “We haven’t eliminated COVID-19 entirely yet, but it seems like a new brain disease has taken hold.” Read the article by Greg James: https://supchina.com/2022/03/29/dancing-for-anti-epidemic-workers-needs-to-stop-critics-say/ Narrated by Sarah Kutulakos. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...
[Caixin Global] What’s behind China’s growing problem with child depression
April 01, 2022 19:52 - 7 minutes - 7.2 MBAs cases soar among young people, patchy preventative treatment means patients don’t reach doctors until they’re already in a serious state. Read the article by Zhao Jinzhao, Fan Qiaojia, Dai Fankai and Cai Xuejiao: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-03-24/in-depth-whats-behind-chinas-growing-problem-with-child-depression-101859555.html Narrated by Jenny McKenzie. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell...
[The World of Chinese] Dancing for the dead: Stumbling across a Tujia funeral
March 29, 2022 19:41 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBA chance encounter with a funeral of the Tujia people showcases changing ethnic traditions as modernity comes to the Chongqing highlands. Read the article by Mads Vesterager Nielsen: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2021/11/dancing-for-the-dead-stumbling-across-a-tujia-funeral/ 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.
[Sixth Tone] ‘This game is so realistic! It feels just like working overtime’
March 29, 2022 19:40 - 10 minutes - 9.39 MBEveryone hates China tech’s culture of overwork, but a new game argues that structural incentives tempt bosses to rely on overtime. Read the article by Wu Peiyue: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1009982/this-game-is-so-realistic%21-it-feels-just-like-working-overtime 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.
[Sixth Tone] A Yunnan researcher’s plan for plastic waste: Feed it to the fungi
March 29, 2022 19:39 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBNewly discovered fungi in Southwest China are voracious eaters of plastic and rubber. Scientists hope they can provide better ways of recycling plastics. Read the article by Li Pasha: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1009970/a-yunnan-researchers-plan-for-plastic-waste-feed-it-to-the-fungi Narrated by Sylvia Franke. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.