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China Stories

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China 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] Henan bank depositors hit with red health codes

June 21, 2022 20:09 - 7 minutes - 6.41 MB

Unable to unfreeze deposits, Zhengzhou freezes depositors with red health codes. Read the article by Wu Peiyue: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1010547/henan-bank-depositors-hit-with-red-health-codes?source=channel_home 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] Opinion: Why no bystanders came to the rescue of women being assaulted in Tangshan

June 21, 2022 20:08 - 4 minutes - 3.96 MB

Encouraging citizens to be brave to fight for justice when they encounter wrongdoings requires a system of trust and protection that will keep them from legal jeopardy. Read the article by Nie Huihua: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-06-13/opinion-why-no-bystanders-came-to-the-rescue-of-women-being-assaulted-in-tangshan--101898555.html Narrated by Nandini Venkata. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se...

[The World of Chinese] Close encounters: Inside Chinese UFO hunters’ search for extraterrestrial life

June 17, 2022 20:47 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

As interest in science fiction and space exploration grows, China’s grassroots UFO enthusiasts continue to search for answers. Read the article by Sam Davies: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2022/06/close-encounters-inside-the-curious-world-of-chinas-alien-hunters/ 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] Blood brothers: The scarred history of China’s ethnic Russians

June 17, 2022 20:04 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

During the early 20th century, thousands of Russian refugees fleeing war and revolution crossed the freezing Amur River into northeast China. Today, the community is still trying to reconcile its identity — and process its collective trauma. Read the article by Li Yijuan and Fan Yiying: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1010180/blood-brothers-the-scarred-history-of-chinas-ethnic-russians Narrated by Elyse Ribbons. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

[Caixin Global] Why an external investigation will better root out gang crime in Tangshan

June 17, 2022 20:02 - 6 minutes - 6.39 MB

Designating public security officials from another city to look into the brutal attack on women in the northern Chinese city could prevent local interference. Read the article by Zhou Dongxu: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-06-14/opinion-why-an-external-investigation-will-better-root-out-gang-crime-in-tangshan-101899060.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...

[Week in China] A model restructuring?

June 14, 2022 19:45 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

Lessons from the bailout of a troubled real estate baron in Henan province. Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/06/a-model-restructuring/ 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] Inside China’s “Gaokao Factory”

June 14, 2022 19:43 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

A former student recounts her grueling schedule and eventual withdrawal from Hengshui, a city notorious for exam-prep schools. Read the article by Renjian the Livings: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2022/06/inside-chinas-gaokao-factory/ Written by Shu, translated by Hatty Liu. 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] How foreign students are cheating China’s college admissions system

June 10, 2022 20:28 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

In Vietnam, students are using connections and fake documents to access lucrative Chinese government scholarships. Many are woefully underqualified. Read the article by Travis Vincent: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1010310/how-foreign-students-are-cheating-chinas-college-admissions-system 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] A comprehensive mirror: Two years of This Week in China’s History

June 10, 2022 20:16 - 8 minutes - 7.7 MB

Marking the second anniversary of "TWICH." Read the article by James Carter: https://supchina.com/2022/06/08/a-comprehensive-mirror-two-years-of-this-week-in-chinas-history/ 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.

[The World of Chinese] Coloring outside the digital lines: Why Chinese NFT artists look abroad

June 10, 2022 20:15 - 12 minutes - 11 MB

Regulations and low quality in the Chinese digital scene has led the brightest of the nation’s crypto-artists to pin their hopes on international markets. Read the article by Alex Colville: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2022/06/coloring-inside-the-digital-lines-why-chinese-nft-artists-look-abroad/ 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] How Singapore could outperform Shanghai, Hong Kong to become Asia’s financial center

June 10, 2022 20:10 - 7 minutes - 6.49 MB

The country has benefited from China-U.S. tensions and a successful response to Covid-19. Read the article by Vincent Chan: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-05-11/opinion-how-singapore-could-outperform-shanghai-hong-kong-to-become-asias-financial-center-101883674.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.

[Week in China] Candy that left a sour taste

June 10, 2022 20:07 - 6 minutes - 5.58 MB

Starlet faces big fine over infringing China’s advertising laws. Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/06/candy-that-left-a-sour-taste/ 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] They left Shanghai. Now what?

June 10, 2022 20:02 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

Departing Shanghai for their hometowns or other cities, many young people are rethinking their life plans after exiting lockdown. Read the article by Alice Chen: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2022/06/they-left-shanghai-now-what/ 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.

[Week in China] Not clicking like it used to

June 07, 2022 19:58 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

How lockdowns and crackdowns have hurt China’s e-commerce giants. Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/06/not-clicking-like-it-used-to/ 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] The last falconers in the Altai Mountains

June 03, 2022 19:59 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

Two generations of a Kazakh family recall a life of partnership with birds of prey. Read the article by Renjian the Livings: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2022/05/the-last-falconers-in-the-altai-mountains/ Written by Qin Yue, translated by Ana Padilla Fornieles. 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] A 17th-century mushroom cloud: The Wanggongchang explosion

June 03, 2022 19:55 - 9 minutes - 8.53 MB

On May 30, 1626, an imperial armory just west of the Forbidden City exploded with a force rivaling that of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima. It remains one of the deadliest non-military explosions in history. Read the article by James Carter: https://supchina.com/2022/06/01/a-17th-century-mushroom-cloud-the-wanggongchang-explosion/ Narrated by John Darwin Van Fleet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...

[Week in China] The great reconfiguration

June 03, 2022 19:51 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MB

Is the global supply chain set to be reshaped after Shanghai’s lockdown? Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/05/the-great-reconfiguration/ 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] As mass Covid testing becomes China’s new normal, debate grows over who pays

June 03, 2022 19:49 - 8 minutes - 7.97 MB

National Healthcare Security Administration says local medical insurance funds shouldn’t be used for large-scale programs. Read the article by Liu Denghui, Dong Hui and Zhang Yukun: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-05-26/in-depth-as-mass-covid-testing-becomes-chinas-new-normal-debate-grows-over-who-pays-101890666.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] Court confidential

May 31, 2022 19:57 - 9 minutes - 8.45 MB

China’s emperors were no strangers to the curse of bad data—and built their own secret system to avoid it. Read the article by Jeremiah Jenne: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2018/02/court-confidential/ 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] Coal, once a boon, turns Chinese rustbelt city into a bust

May 31, 2022 19:56 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

As the golden years of mining fade, the resource-depleted city of Hegang is struggling to survive. Read the article by Cheng Siwei and Zhang Yukun: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-05-10/in-depth-coal-once-a-boon-turns-chinese-rustbelt-city-into-a-bust-101883185.html 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] Train to Chengdu: Two students reflect on leaving Shanghai

May 31, 2022 19:54 - 6 minutes - 5.77 MB

Many are setting off for their hometowns with mixed feelings. Read the article by Luo Meihan: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1010413/train-to-chengdu-two-students-reflect-on-leaving-shanghai-?source=channel_rising 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] ‘I must leave Shanghai’ — Tales of train station frustration

May 31, 2022 19:52 - 5 minutes - 4.63 MB

With the city easing lockdowns, residents flocked to Hongqiao Railway Station to proceed with travel plans that had been hijacked by Covid restrictions. Read the article by Zhang Shufan, Bao Zhiming and Wang Xintong: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-05-25/i-must-leave-shanghai-tales-of-train-station-frustration-101890098.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] Is studying overseas losing its allure for Chinese students?

May 27, 2022 19:51 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

Some Chinese students have spent years preparing to apply for international universities. Two years into a global pandemic, they’re asking if it’s still worth it. Read the article by Zhu Jingyi and Ni Dandan: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1010364/is-studying-overseas-losing-its-allure-for-chinese-students 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] France’s Hong Kong: The leased territory of Guangzhouwan

May 27, 2022 19:48 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MB

The “99-year lease” may be the most bureaucratic of euphemisms for colonization. Those leases followed the arrival of foreign troops and gunboats, but by “negotiating” leases, rather than compelling surrender, the European powers could claim this was business, not conquest. Read the article by James Carter: https://supchina.com/2022/05/25/frances-hong-kong-the-leased-territory-of-guangzhouwan/ Narrated by John Darwin Van Fleet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and ...

[The World of Chinese] Why China’s social workers struggle to make a difference

May 27, 2022 19:47 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

China aims to make social work a major part of old age care and public health programs, but the field struggles to gain autonomy from the government and attract new talent. Read the article by Peixuan Xie: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2022/04/why-chinas-social-workers-struggle-to-make-a-difference/ 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.

[Week in China] Legal eagles

May 27, 2022 19:46 - 7 minutes - 6.65 MB

Why CCTV’s ‘rule of law’ drama is winning over few fans. Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/05/legal-eagles/ 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 safety problem with illegal buildings

May 27, 2022 19:45 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Deadly April collapse of a ‘self-build’ in the Hunan capital Changsha following similar disasters sets off a nationwide hunt for perilous structures. Read the article by Tan Jianxing, Wu Hongyao and Denise Jia: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-05-23/cover-story-chinas-safety-problem-with-illegal-buildings-101888600.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.

[Week in China] Brand new era

May 24, 2022 20:17 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

Luxury labels look beyond the pandemic for China profits. Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/05/brand-new-era/ 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.

[Caixin Global] China’s race to provide for its aging population

May 24, 2022 20:05 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

As government pension funds run dry and employer benefits fall short, policymakers put renewed emphasis on personal retirement funds. Read the article by Yu Hairong, Cheng Siwei, Yue Yue, Wu Yujian and Han Wei: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-05-16/cover-story-chinas-race-to-provide-for-its-aging-population-101885398.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. ...

[Sixth Tone] Chinese telecoms block incoming int’l calls, texts to fight scams

May 24, 2022 20:01 - 4 minutes - 4.42 MB

Subscribers have the choice to opt out of the feature that is being rolled out or already in place. Read the article by Zhang Wanqing: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1010341/chinese-telecoms-block-incoming-intl-calls%2C-texts-to-fight-scams 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] The Yangzhou massacre of 1645

May 20, 2022 19:53 - 10 minutes - 9.86 MB

Yangzhou in the Yangtze River Delta is an ancient city that reached its greatest prominence during the Ming dynasty. When the Qing invaded, it was the site of a long siege, followed by a bloody massacre — one used by future generations to fuel their interests. Read the article by James Carter: https://supchina.com/2022/05/18/the-yangzhou-massacre-of-1645/ Narrated by John Darwin Van Fleet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

[The World of Chinese] What’s the deal with overpackaging in China?

May 20, 2022 19:52 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

Excess packaging creates millions of tons of waste each year. What can China do about this problem? Read the article by Siyi Chu: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2022/04/whats-the-deal-with-overpackaging-in-china/ 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] Cantopop remix

May 20, 2022 19:51 - 5 minutes - 5 MB

Hunan TV’s new show is a nostalgic paean to Hong Kong’s music scene. Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/05/cantopop-remix/ 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] Photo shop: art in the age of the influencer

May 20, 2022 19:50 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

Museums in China increasingly rely on social media to bring in visitors, but there is a cost to going viral. Read the article by Alex Colville: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2022/05/photo-shop-art-in-the-age-of-the-influencer/ 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.

[Caixin Global] Why China’s seniors hesitate to get vaccinated

May 20, 2022 19:48 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

The government has been trying to get shots specifically into the arms of people over 60 for more than a year, yet the vaccination rate of this most vulnerable group has remained consistently low. Read the article by Yu Huanhuan and Yan Shengnan: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-05-07/why-chinas-seniors-hesitate-to-get-vaccinated-101881363.html Narrated by Nandini Venkata. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

[Sixth Tone] When the internet knows where you live

May 17, 2022 20:02 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

China’s major social media platforms are starting to include users’ geographic locations in their posts. They claim the feature is meant to deter imposters, but will it work? Read the article by Cai Yineng: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1010296/when-the-internet-knows-where-you-live 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] Zeng Yuqun’s global leader

May 17, 2022 20:01 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

Should investors think of CATL as the “Huawei of EV batteries”? Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/05/zeng-yuquns-global-leader/ 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] The last train to Canton?

May 17, 2022 19:59 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

Despite competition from rail, road, and river, the through train remained the most comfortable and efficient means of getting between Hong Kong and Guangzhou, bridging the two major Cantonese-speaking cities. Read the article by Thomas Bird: https://supchina.com/2022/05/13/the-last-train-to-canton/ 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 Qinzong emperor’s banishment and the messiness of dynastic China

May 13, 2022 20:02 - 9 minutes - 8.71 MB

The story of the last emperor of the Northern Song dynasty is a reminder not only of the perils of royalty in the 12th century, but also of the turbulence often obscured by the labels of imperial and dynastic succession. Read the article by James Carter: https://supchina.com/2022/05/11/the-qinzong-emperors-banishment-and-the-messiness-of-dynastic-china/ Narrated by John Darwin Van Fleet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...

[Caixin Global] How the war in Ukraine is rattling China’s energy transition

May 13, 2022 20:00 - 10 minutes - 9.36 MB

Natural gas may be marginalized as domestic industries fall back on reliable coal, experts say. Read the article by Zhao Xuan, Luo Guoping, Chen Xuewan, and Manyun Zou: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-05-05/in-depth-how-the-war-in-ukraine-is-rattling-chinas-energy-transition-101880786.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.

[Week in China] Chippy remarks

May 13, 2022 20:00 - 6 minutes - 6.26 MB

TSMC founder trashes US plan to bring back chip production. Read the article: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/05/chippy-remarks/ 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] How the pandemic delayed the dreams of a Beijing bedroom community

May 13, 2022 19:58 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

Lockdowns and provincial border controls frustrate commuters of Yanjiao, a well-known satellite town of Beijing in Hebei province. Read the article by Alex Colville: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2022/05/how-the-pandemic-delayed-the-dreams-of-a-beijing-bedroom-community/ 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.

[Week in China] The diversification trade

May 11, 2022 00:01 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

Analysts mull ramifications of Vietnam’s exports now surpassing Shenzhen’s. Read the article in Week in China: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/05/the-diversification-trade/ 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.

[SupChina] Tagging along

May 10, 2022 20:25 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

A brief history of Chinese-language graffiti. Read the article by Neocha: https://supchina.com/2022/05/03/tagging-along/ This article was originally published on Neocha and is republished with permission. 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] Eventually, China’s borders will reopen. Will foreigners return?

May 10, 2022 20:07 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

The pandemic interrupted immigration reforms and drove away many expat workers. Read the article by Qian Junya: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1010282/eventually%2C-chinas-borders-will-reopen.-will-foreigners-return%3F 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] Why the U.S. and China might broker a deal on U.S. capital access

May 10, 2022 20:06 - 9 minutes - 8.64 MB

Despite mounting bilateral tensions, capital flows may be one area the U.S. and China can find common ground. Read the article by Paul Triolo: https://supchina.com/2022/05/09/why-the-u-s-and-china-might-broker-a-deal-on-u-s-capital-access/ 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 a nursing home resident in a body bag was found alive

May 10, 2022 20:02 - 8 minutes - 7.84 MB

Viral video of Shanghai mortuary workers’ discovery stirs outrage and allegations of negligence as authorities punish local officials. Read the article by Bao Zhiming and Han Wei: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-05-08/how-a-nursing-home-resident-in-a-body-bag-was-found-alive-101881971.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.

[Week in China] Fit for all

May 07, 2022 00:37 - 6 minutes - 6.24 MB

How a little-known Taiwanese singer turned into an online sensation Read the story on Week in China: https://www.weekinchina.com/2022/04/fit-for-all-2/ Narration 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.

[SupChina] May 4, 1919: Who were the heirs of the revolution?

May 06, 2022 19:59 - 10 minutes - 9.64 MB

In May 1919, the Chinese capital had been in tumult for nearly a decade. On May 4, protesters gathered at Tiananmen, the Gate of Heavenly Peace, to voice their displeasure at the government — part of a larger movement that radically reshaped modern China. Read the article by James Carter: https://supchina.com/2022/05/04/may-4-1919-who-were-the-heirs-of-the-revolution/ Narrated by John Darwin Van Fleet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice ...

[Caixin Global] The U.S. isn't going to slacken scrutiny after ending the ‘China Initiative’

May 06, 2022 19:58 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

While the controversial China Initiative targeted mainly academics and researchers of Chinese descent for alleged espionage, the nascent Nation-State Threat Strategy significantly expands its enforcement scope to broader economic and ideological interests. Read the article by Wade Weems, Chang Liu and Kairu Huang: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-04-20/opinion-the-us-isnt-going-to-slacken-scrutiny-after-ending-the-china-initiative-101873344.html Narrated by Elyse Ribbons. See Pr...