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Chinese Juicer Brand in Fresh Squeeze

Timely reports on issues and events from across China. Drawing on a vast range of sources, these succinct articles provide insights into the significance of each issue in a wider context.

NEWS

Cold-press company insists there are major differences between its product and the one created by a now-defunct U.S. counterpart.

Empty Theaters and False Hopes: The Reality of VR Film

Articles that cut to the core of contemporary China. In-depth, informed, and carefully crafted, every piece is carried by the voices of the story’s participants.

FEATURES

VR film buffs are still trying to crack the code of blockbuster flicks, even now that the hype and cash have left.

Beware the Fandom of a Chinese Smartphone Zealot

Loyal followers of Smartisan and Xiaomi are so dedicated that they hold regular events —and even get tattoos.

Chinese Google Users Can’t Search but Can Doodle

Chinese netizens have mixed reviews of machine learning game that can identify sketches of elephants and ice cream.

Content Aggregator Toutiao Trials Paywall

Though China’s digital media market is growing rapidly, few news platforms use a subscription model.

Vendors Left Gasping After Burst Bitcoin Bubble

China’s small-time business owners rode the cryptocurrency wave last year, but now that the hype is over, they’re struggling to make ends meet.

How Blockchain Could Revolutionize China’s Media

From fake news to media control, the technology of the moment could solve some of journalism’s problems.

Chinese Space Startup Launches First Payload-Carrying Rocket

OneSpace soars ahead of the competition as Chinese aerospace companies vie to become the next SpaceX.

Chinese Coffee Chain Sues Starbucks for Unfair Competition

Beijing-based Luckin Coffee issues open letter accusing Starbucks of monopolistic behavior.

Alibaba Ad Lambasted for Sexism and Quackery

E-commerce platform advertised food supplements that claimed to help parents conceive a boy.

Dreams of Imperial Descent Drive Chinese to DNA Testing

Ancestry testing kit companies seeing green as Chinese check for blue blood.

China’s Bad Boy Star Goes Beautiful

Skin care brand Kiehl’s partners with top celebrities to cash in on growing male beauty market.

Beauty Boys: The Chinese Men Changing the Face of Makeup

More men are adding cosmetics to their daily routine — but these glamorous guys sometimes receive ugly reactions.

Shanghai Punishes Ride-Hailing Rivals Amid Ongoing Price War

Transport commission says Meituan’s subsidies are luring out-of-town drivers to work in the city illegally.

Vloggers Peddle DIY Beauty Products on Streaming Sites

Crafty hackers are turning to video platforms to sell homemade products despite Chinese regulations against unlicensed cosmetics.

Guns for Hire: China’s Social Media Militia Engage on Command

How the entertainment industry has become a battleground for China’s legions of paid posters.

Apple Employee Threatens to Leak User’s iCloud Data

Customer says company confirmed that the unnamed technical advisor has been fired but didn’t address his privacy concerns.

Alibaba Chews on Food Delivery Acquisition

Internet titan may buy the remaining stake in Ele.me, China’s biggest takeout delivery company.

Alibaba Brings Smart Tech to Sichuan Pork

BuzzFeed Partners With Chinese News Aggregator Toutiao

American media company hopes to improve its fortunes by sharing content in China.