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On China’s “Butler Café” Trend 

China’s Hot New Rental Service: Men Who Actually Listen

Father’s Beer Gut Spoils Ultraman Cosplay Surprise for Son

Amid a trend of fathers dressing up as Ultraman to surprise their kids, the cover of one dad was quickly blown by his son who immediately spotted his beer belly.

God of War Statue on the Move

The head of a statue of Chinese warrior-god Guan Yu is removed in Jingzhou, Hubei province, Sept. 5, 2021. The notorious 58-meter-tall, 1,200-ton bronze statue is being relocated. People Visual

China Bans Artists With ‘Wrong’ Morals and Political Views

The new set of guidelines are the latest measures in the authorities’ clampdown on the entertainment industry.

What’s Behind China’s Booming Vending Machine Economy?

This video explainer explores the rise of the tech-enabled industry and its connection to the policy-favored unmanned economy.