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Sanitizing a Chinese Shakespeare

Jul 5, 2022 / News /

The webseries “A Dream of Splendor” is a hit, but its female characters come off as trite cutouts relative to the show’s 700-year-old source material. Read More

The Real People Behind China’s Virtual Idols

Jun 16, 2022 / News /

“Virtual Youtubers” like Vox Akuma and the girl group A-SOUL have built huge followings in China. Read More

The Fitness Influencer Making Locked-Down Chinese Sweat

Apr 25, 2022 / News /

Liu Genghong has emerged as an unlikely entertainer through his viral workout sessions helping people keep fit indoors. Read More

China’s Youth Dramas Face a Mid-Life Crisis

Apr 15, 2022 / News /

Once ratings gold, the youth drama genre has lost most of its luster in recent years. Read More

How ‘Ascension’ Became the Must-Watch China Documentary of 2022

Apr 5, 2022 / News /

There are butlers, bodyguards, and hyperreal sex dolls. But Jessica Kingdon’s Oscar-nominated documentary is really an exploration of something more profound: the meaning of the Chinese dream. Read More

The Missing Magic Ingredient Holding Back China’s Gaming Industry

Mar 21, 2022 / News /

Chinese gaming firms are rolling out big new titles based on hit properties like “Harry Potter.” But even the hits are held back by their focus on competitive multiplayer over story. Read More

How Weibo Became a Diplomatic Battlefield

Mar 8, 2022 / News /

Diplomats and lobbying groups from around the world are increasingly active — and combative — on the platform. Read More

Tales of “Tiger Women” from Ancient China

Feb 28, 2022 / News /

Ancient Chinese labeled tough, fierce women “tigresses” — they often had to deal with sexism and unruly husbands. Read More

How China’s Youtube Became a Rare Safe Space for LGBT Streamers

Feb 24, 2022 / News /

On Bilibili, LGBT vloggers narrate their lives to millions of fans — but the stories they tell differ radically from their Western counterparts. Read More

Features On TV Dating Shows, China’s Elderly Finally Show Their Sexy Side

Feb 23, 2022 / News /

Dating TV shows featuring straight-talking seniors are attracting big audiences in China — and helping to break long-held taboos over sex after menopause. Read More

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