China Stories
1,008 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 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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[Sixth Tone] In Southwest China, bankers now double as border guards
July 29, 2022 20:02 - 8 minutes - 7.38 MBTasked with preventing COVID-19 transmission across China’s border with Myanmar, officials in the small city of Ruili have mobilized everyone from bureaucrats to bankers. Read the article by Zhang Fangliang: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1010666/in-southwest-china%2C-bankers-now-double-as-border-guards 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 do you solve a problem like rural banks?
July 29, 2022 20:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBRural banks were supposed to help farmers make a living and remote areas develop. How did they become so problematic? Read the article by Alex Colville: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2022/07/the-trouble-with-rural-banks/ 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] The first days of electric Shanghai
July 29, 2022 19:56 - 9 minutes - 8.7 MBOn July 26, 1882, the first electric light came on in Shanghai. The city would be China's only electrified city for the next six years, helping it attract industry — and imperialist forces — through the turn of the century. Read the article by James Carter: https://supchina.com/2022/07/27/the-first-days-of-electric-shanghai/ 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-...
[Week in China] Electric reaction
July 29, 2022 19:55 - 7 minutes - 6.64 MBBYD stock plummets over rumour Warren Buffett planned to sell stake. Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/07/electric-reaction/ 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] China’s primary health care on the front line against Covid
July 29, 2022 19:53 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBThe demands of the pandemic have further stressed a frontline medical system already suffering from insufficient funding and shrinking resources. The result has been a brain drain of its best and brightest. Read the article by Cui Xiaotian, Xu Wen, Dong Hui and Kelly Wang: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-07-20/in-depth-covid-control-efforts-push-primary-health-care-in-china-to-its-limit-101915597.html Narrated by Nandini Venkata. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy ...
[Week in China] A building crisis
July 26, 2022 19:56 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBThe ‘Stop Mortgage Payment’ campaign spreads nationwide from Henan. Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/07/a%E2%80%88building-crisis/ 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] He Can’t Find Work Due to Prior COVID Infection. He’s Not Alone.
July 26, 2022 19:55 - 8 minutes - 8.03 MBThough authorities have warned against discriminatory hiring practices for people who have recovered from COVID, job seekers are skeptical. Read the article by Luo Meihan and Lü Xiao: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1010762/he-cant-find-work-due-to-prior-covid-infection.-hes-not-alone 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] Flu epidemic sweeps South China as Covid wanes
July 26, 2022 19:50 - 5 minutes - 5.43 MBSince mid-May, there has been a spike in cases of the H3N2 influenza A virus in provinces including Guangdong and Fujian, prompting a medical expert to warn about potential outbreaks elsewhere. Read the article Qi Zhanning, Zhao Jinzhao and Wang Xintong: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-07-05/flu-epidemic-sweeps-south-china-as-covid-wanes-101908570.html Narrated by Jenny McKenzie. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...
[Sixth Tone] In Cambodia, a network rescuing trafficked Chinese teens is unraveling
July 26, 2022 19:47 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBCyber criminals rely on forced labor. A recent scandal spurred authorities to crack down — not just on the gangs, but also on those trying to set their victims free. Read the article by Yuan Ye: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1010752/in-cambodia%2C-a-network-rescuing-trafficked-chinese-teens-is-unraveling 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] What if the U.S. had backed Mao during World War II? It almost happened
July 22, 2022 19:23 - 10 minutes - 9.6 MBTaking its name from an American Civil War reference, operation "Dixie Mission" sent Americans into China's "rebel" territory in 1944 — where they were enthusiastically greeted by Mao Zedong and Chinese Communists. Read the article by James Carter: https://supchina.com/2022/07/20/what-if-the-u-s-had-backed-mao-during-world-war-ii/ 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-se...
[The World of Chinese] 30 years of kissing in Chinese cinema and society
July 22, 2022 19:22 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBFrom controversial kiss scenes in movies to stolen trysts by the riverbank, here’s how China rediscovered kissing after the Cultural Revolution. Read the article by Ginger Huang: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2022/07/30-years-of-kissing-in-chinese-cinema-and-society/ 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] How SoftBank wrestled back control of Arm China
July 22, 2022 19:21 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBThe Japanese conglomerate had to win over the Shenzhen government to finally boot CEO Allen Wu from the top job. Read the article by Zhang Erchi, Qu Yunxu and Guo Yingzhe: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-06-30/in-depth-how-softbank-wrestled-back-control-of-arm-china-101906465.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-my-info.
[Week in China] Rajapaksa raj ends
July 22, 2022 19:20 - 10 minutes - 9.31 MBChinese loans crucial as Sri Lanka melts down. Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/07/rajapaksa-raj-ends/ 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.
[Week in China] The ‘Lithium OPEC’
July 19, 2022 19:41 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBAs Tianqi lists in Hong Kong, the story behind it and lithium rival Ganfeng. Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/07/the-lithium-opec/ 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] Reform and Dialing Up: The early days of the Chinese netizen
July 19, 2022 19:40 - 19 minutes - 18 MBWhen was the term “wangmin” coined, and how did China’s cyberspace evolve from the first-generation of netizens to today? Read the article by Alice Chen: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2022/07/reform-and-dialing-up-the-early-days-of-the-chinese-netizen/ 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.
[The World of Chinese] Dense brocade: The story of Hunan’s all-female embroiderers
July 19, 2022 19:38 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBA practitioner of the traditional, formerly all-female art of Xiang embroidery recounts her rigorous training and extraordinary life. Read the article by Renjian the Livings: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2022/07/dense-brocade-the-story-of-hunans-all-female-embroiderers/ Translated by Ana Padilla Fornieles. 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] Lockdowns expose Covid’s cost on mental health in China
July 19, 2022 19:37 - 10 minutes - 9.9 MBAs coronavirus-hit cities reboot, residents are suffering from isolation, trauma and shame. Read the article by Xu Luyi, Zhang Shufan and Wang Xintong: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-07-12/in-depth-lockdowns-expose-covids-cost-on-mental-health-in-china-101912085.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] In Taiwan, Shinzo Abe remembered as a friend
July 15, 2022 19:49 - 5 minutes - 5.33 MBFormer Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was a vocal supporter of Taiwan and helped strengthen Japan-Taiwan relations. His death on Friday was officially mourned at the highest levels of Taiwan's government. Read the article by Jordyn Haime: https://supchina.com/2022/07/11/in-taiwan-shinzo-abe-remembered-as-a-friend/ 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] The ballad of Qin Liangyu, China’s other woman warrior
July 15, 2022 19:46 - 8 minutes - 7.97 MBMulan may be the household name, but China has a rich history of woman warriors. Qin Liangyu defended the Ming against northern invaders, and was recognized by the emperor himself for her bravery and loyalty. Read the article by James Carter: https://supchina.com/2022/07/13/the-ballad-of-qin-liangyu-chinas-other-woman-warrior/ 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-m...
[Week in China] Blocked out
July 15, 2022 19:45 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBHow the Ukraine crisis and China’s rise are splitting the world into blocs. Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/07/blocked-out/ 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] A disabled Chinese poet falls victim to domestic violence
July 15, 2022 19:44 - 5 minutes - 4.67 MBYu Xiuhua has split with her partner two months after sharing pictures from her bridal photo shoot with fans. Read the article by Wu Peiyue: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1010730/a-disabled-chinese-poet-falls-victim-to-domestic-violence# 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] Uproar over a baby taken during the one-child policy days
July 15, 2022 19:43 - 4 minutes - 3.74 MBLocal South China officials suspended after rejecting parents’ request for an investigation of what happened to their months-old son in 1990. Read the article by Huang Yuxin, Jiang Moting, Chen Pengduo and Wang Xintong: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-07-06/uproar-over-a-baby-taken-during-the-one-child-policy-days-101908640.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-...
[Sixth Tone] Why Chinese high schoolers are gatekeeping nerddom
July 12, 2022 20:04 - 6 minutes - 5.75 MBAt top schools, good grades only get students so far. The real stars are the ones who make it look easy. Read the article by Yi-Lin Chiang: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1010607/why-chinese-high-schoolers-are-gatekeeping-nerddom 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.
[SupChina] Five classics that defined celebrated screenwriter Ni Kuang
July 12, 2022 19:56 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBHong Kong author and screenwriter Ni Kuang was famed for his wuxia and science fiction adventures. His influence also extends to the film industry, where he contributed to some of the most well-known martial arts flicks of the era. Read the article by Zhao Yuanyuan: https://supchina.com/2022/07/08/five-classics-that-defined-celebrated-screenwriter-ni-kuang/ Narrated by Cliff Larsen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...
[SupChina] July 5, 2009: The riots that changed everything in Xinjiang
July 08, 2022 19:54 - 9 minutes - 8.34 MBIn Urumqi on July 5, 2009, a Uyghur protest against racism and mistreatment turned into a riot, resulting in crowds attacking Han Chinese. The state's response — which is still ongoing — was not proportionate. Read the article by James Carter: https://supchina.com/2022/07/06/july-5-2009-the-riots-that-changed-everything-in-xinjiang/ 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-inf...
[Week in China] An industry on the brink
July 08, 2022 19:53 - 8 minutes - 7.63 MBCountry Garden downgrade and Yulin in the headlines over real estate news. Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/06/an-industry-on-the-brink/ 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] The global semiconductor industry is interconnected, like it or not
July 08, 2022 19:51 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBThe global production of semiconductors will be interdependent for at least the next decade. China and the U.S. may want chip self-sufficiency, but neither will be able to achieve that anytime soon. Read the article by Phoebe Boswall: https://supchina.com/2022/07/07/the-global-semiconductor-industry-is-interconnected/ 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] Greener pastures
July 08, 2022 19:50 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBChinese firms look for new growth in ‘Going Overseas’ trend. Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/06/greener-pastures/ 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.
[Sixth Tone] She spent a decade writing fake Russian history. Wikipedia just noticed.
July 08, 2022 19:45 - 6 minutes - 5.65 MBA Chinese woman created over 200 fictional articles on Chinese Wikipedia, writing millions of words of imagined history that went unnoticed for more than 10 years. Read the article by Wu Peiyue: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1010653/she-spent-a-decade-writing-fake-russian-history.-wikipedia-just-noticed 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’s relaxation of penalties for wildlife breeding raises concerns
July 08, 2022 19:44 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBA new judicial interpretation revises how punishments for artificial breeding of wild animals are decided. But activists say a potential escalation of trafficking is a cause for worry. Read the article by Nie Yiming, Kang Jia and Bruce Shen: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-06-23/in-depth-chinas-relaxation-of-penalties-for-wildlife-breeding-raises-concerns-101902628.html Narrated by Cliff Larsen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...
[The World of Chinese] How a fiercely competitive job market is forcing graduates to change their plans
July 05, 2022 19:36 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBChina’s record number of new graduates seek employment or further study by any means. Read the article by Sam Davies: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2022/06/how-a-fiercely-competitive-job-market-is-forcing-graduates-to-change-their-plans/ 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] Opinion: Eileen Gu’s mission for unity shows the true meaning of sports
July 05, 2022 19:35 - 7 minutes - 6.45 MBPeople should respect the champion Olympic skier’s contributions to Chinese athletics and her commitment to bridging the gap between China and the United States. Read the article by Yang Wang: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-06-17/opinion-eileen-gus-mission-for-unity-shows-the-true-meaning-of-sports-101900604.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-my-info.
[Caixin Global] China's 'Zero-Covid' policy is here to stay despite relaxing of quarantine rules
July 05, 2022 19:34 - 7 minutes - 6.47 MBPublic health policymakers making adjustments for evolving virus slash quarantine requirements while retaining ‘Zero-Covid’ strategy. Read the article by Wei Xiaoning, Yu Huanhuan, Li Lin and Chen Xin: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-06-30/analysis-the-balancing-act-behind-chinas-new-covid-control-plan-101905961.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.
[The World of Chinese] Famous Chinese artists are embracing NFTs. Can crypto-natives catch up?
July 05, 2022 19:32 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBIn the Chinese NFT world, reputation and connections prove just as important as in the offline traditional art scene. Read the article by Alex Colville: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2022/06/famous-chinese-artists-are-embracing-nfts-can-crypto-natives-catch-up/ 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] When the Yellow River changes course
July 01, 2022 19:39 - 9 minutes - 8.44 MBFor weeks in June 1855, wave after wave of floodwaters laid waste to central China. More than 200,000 people died, while seven million lost their homes. Read the article by James Carter: https://supchina.com/2022/06/29/when-the-yellow-river-changes-course/ 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.
[n+1] Lab-leak theory and the “Asiatic” form
July 01, 2022 19:38 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBWhat is missing is a motive. Read the article by Andrew Liu: https://www.nplusonemag.com/issue-42/politics/lab-leak-theory-and-the-asiatic-form/ Narrated by Andy Liu. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
[Sixth Tone] Office cats laid off as companies close
July 01, 2022 19:36 - 6 minutes - 5.83 MBOffice cats were a hot benefit in the recent startup boom. Now that offices are closing, they need a new place to go. Read the article by Tang Yucheng: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1010601/office-cats-laid-off-as-companies-close 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.
[Week in China] Decoupling: phase two
July 01, 2022 19:35 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBWashington pushes for new law to block US investment in China. Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/06/decoupling-phase-two/ 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 BRICS wall
July 01, 2022 19:34 - 4 minutes - 4.36 MBRussia attends an annual summit with China. Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/06/a-brics-wall/ 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] How Chinese studios are gamifying late capitalism
July 01, 2022 19:33 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MBChinese gamers have embraced survival simulators grounded in the drudgery of daily life. Is that enough to build real solidarity between workers? Read the article by Kong Degang: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1010606/how-chinese-studios-are-gamifying-late-capitalism 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 Lifelong Journey’: A family saga through China’s past five decades
July 01, 2022 19:30 - 6 minutes - 5.89 MBA drama focusing on the shifting fortunes of a Chinese family beginning in the latter half of the 20th century, filled with struggle and bittersweet nostalgia, has won over audiences both young and old. Read the article by Brian Wu: https://supchina.com/2022/06/24/a-lifelong-journey-a-family-saga-through-chinas-past-five-decades/ 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-i...
[Week in China] Interpreting history: Interview with Chas W. Freeman
June 28, 2022 20:06 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBNixon’s translator and veteran diplomat Chas Freeman sat down with Week in China Editor Steven Irvine last week for a wide-ranging conversation on Sino-US tensions, Taiwan invasion prospects, and more. Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/06/interpreting-history/ Narrated by Elyse Ribbons and 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] Game show
June 28, 2022 20:03 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MBTencent’s reality TV show pushes eSports further into the mainstream. Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/06/game-show/ 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.
[Caixin Global] Millions of China’s migrant workers find themselves shunned in old age
June 24, 2022 20:11 - 9 minutes - 8.86 MBLaborers over 50 played a key role in the country’s stunning growth over the decades, but they now face a bleak future in which they’re getting cut off from the job market with little or no unemployment support. Read the article by Fan Qiaojia and Li Hang: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-06-01/in-depth-millions-of-chinas-migrant-workers-find-themselves-shunned-in-old-age-101893459.html Narrated by Sylvia Franke. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...
[Sixth Tone] In locked down Shanghai, a ‘shadow pandemic’ of domestic violence
June 24, 2022 20:10 - 9 minutes - 8.44 MBChina’s Anti-Domestic Violence Law has been on the books since 2016, but the protections it offers abuse victims have proven fragile during lockdowns. Read the article by Ti Tu: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1010484/in-locked-down-shanghai%2C-a-shadow-pandemic-of-domestic-violence?source=channel_broad Ti Tu is the pseudonym of an anti-domestic violence volunteer. Narrated by Sylvia Franke. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://...
[The World of Chinese] Let’s talk about sex (education in China)
June 24, 2022 20:09 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBGrassroots organizations and social media are filling a wide gap in China’s formal sex education. Read the article by Siyi Chu: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2022/06/lets-talk-about-sex-education/ 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.
[The World of Chinese] After Tangshan: The road to consent culture in China
June 24, 2022 20:05 - 10 minutes - 9.67 MBBrutal assault in Tangshan renews calls for better education on sexual consent in China. Read the article by Siyi Chu: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2022/06/the-road-to-consent-culture-in-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.
[Caixin Global] College student depression hides anxieties about jobs and Covid
June 21, 2022 20:18 - 9 minutes - 9.02 MBVirus control measures and uncertain opportunities increase mental health burdens of those studying at universities in China. Read the article by Huang Huizhao, Cai Jingyuan and Cai Xuejiao: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-06-08/in-depth-college-student-depression-hides-anxieties-about-jobs-and-covid-101896504.html 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.
[Sixth Tone] What it takes to start a family in COVID-era China
June 21, 2022 20:16 - 6 minutes - 5.68 MBA writer on what did — and didn’t — factor into her decision to have kids. Read the article by Xin Weimu: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1010502/what-it-takes-to-start-a-family-in-covid-era-china?source=channel_broad 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.
[Week in China] Out of Africa
June 21, 2022 20:15 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBEV battery firms look to lock in raw materials. Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/06/out-of-africa-8/ 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.