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Journey of Ink: How Chinese Art Built a French Museum

The director of the Musée Cernuschi shares the story behind its Shanghai exhibition of Chinese paintings — and the man at the heart of the collection.

The Paper

A Brutal Stabbing in a Quiet District Leaves Shenzhen Reeling

A 10-year-old Japanese boy was fatally stabbed near his school in southwestern Shenzhen, sparking grief, fear, and growing concerns about safety in the city.

Jiefang Daily

Throwing Shapes: The Rave Experience for Deaf Clubbers

BassBath is a clubbing experience in Shanghai designed to be deaf-friendly while promoting knowledge of sign language.

Ding  Jiayue

Cracking the Love Code: The Struggles of AI Romance Apps

Developers of AI software in China have found it difficult to convert romance into revenues despite users’ desire to splash out on virtual lovers.

Hu Xiu

Hu Anyan and the Beauty of ‘Ordinary Things’ as a Refuge From Reality

Reflecting on his journey from odd jobs to literary success, author Hu Anyan emphasizes the value of the everyday and banal in his new book “Living in Low Places.”

Hu Anyan

Gen Z Interns Answering Call of the Countryside

Chinese university students are increasingly taking summer jobs in agriculture and other rural sectors as they look to broaden their horizons.

Shanghai Observer

Fabric of Time: The Group Reproducing China’s Ancient Style

A Shanghai lecturer is working with like-minded culture fans to research and replicate traditional Chinese outfits, bringing their beauty into the 21st century.

Xinmin  Evening News

On the Go: The Humans Steering the Future of China’s Robotaxis

Safety operators and the data they collect are playing a crucial role as Baidu’s Apollo Go program looks to further expand in Wuhan and beyond.

Beijing Youth Daily

Social Class: Art Professor’s Bite-size Videos Click With Netizens

A Tsinghua University academic has earned an online following for her one-minute clips that introduce complicated art and design concepts in plain language.

Courting Controversy: The Impact of ‘Fan Circles’ on Table Tennis

For high-profile players of China’s national sport, diehard supporters are proving to be a blessing and a curse.