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China’s Livestream Industry Has a Fraud Problem

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

Livestreamers are routinely faking sales data and selling counterfeit products to boost their profits, a new investigation claims.

In Shanghai’s Prisons, Inmates Find Solace and Skill in Textile Art

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

In Shanghai’s Nanhui Prison, an unusual tapestry embroidery program offers inmates new skills, improves mental health, and provides a path to rehabilitation.

How AI Hosts Flooded China’s Livestream Platforms

The bots are cheap, obedient, and never need to take a break from hawking goods. But do customers actually like them?

Why China’s Universities Are Ditching Their Engineering Programs

Universities are revamping their degree offerings in line with the government’s economic priorities.

In Black Myth: Wukong, China Sees a Game That Could Change Everything

Rooted in the classic novel “Journey to the West,” China’s first big-budget AAA video game has stunned the global gaming industry, drawing a record 2.2 million concurrent players on Steam at launch.

As Shanghai Book Fair Turns 20, Tech and Tradition Converge

The weeklong event attracted nearly 400,000 visitors to the Shanghai Exhibition Center, showcasing over 160,000 titles from 360 publishers.

Chinese Hit the Slopes to Escape Brutal Summer Heat

Indoor skiing venues across China are seeing a surge in bookings as people seek shelter from a punishing heat wave.

Shanghai’s Chaotic New Summer Trend: Night Kayaking

Companies are taking families on nighttime kayak trips, promising relief from the summer heat and “Amazon-style” views. But the activities are poorly run — and often unsafe.

Shanghai Wants to Integrate AI Into Everything — Even Wet Markets

Shanghai is trying to reinvent community wet markets for the 2020s. That means better hygiene, trendier stalls, and AI-powered smart scales.

Chinese Scientists Find Molecular Water in Lunar Soil for the First Time 

Research has revealed the presence of water and ammonium in lunar soil samples collected by China’s 2020 Chang’e-5 mission, offering exciting prospects for lunar resource utilization and exploration.

China’s MBTI Obsession Has Gone Too Far, Academics Say

The 1940s-era personality test has become a ubiquitous part of daily life in China. But the belief that “MBTI is destiny” among employers and young people is having unintended consequences, a new paper argues.

Change of Art: Bringing a 1,000-Year-Old Pottery Village Back to Life

After decades of decline due to migration, Yaoli Village is being revitalized by a project blending preservation with innovation, drawing on its rich pottery heritage to attract visitors and boost the local economy.

As Summer Vacation Begins, Museum Fever Grips China

Chinese museums are experiencing a surge in demand this summer, with tickets selling out days in advance.

The ‘Pink’ Premium: Why Women in China Still Pay More for Less

For years, global campaigns have opposed the “pink tax,” where products marketed to women are priced higher than those for men. In China, the debate intensified recently when university students sued cosmetics giant L’Oréal for discriminatory pricing of facial cleansers.

As Summer Begins, Chinese Travel Market Picks Up Momentum

Travel companies are reporting a surge in bookings for both domestic and outbound trips as the summer peak season gets underway.

Talk of the Towns: China’s Local Governments Step Up to Save Dialects

With young Chinese fueling a revival of regional dialects, local governments across the country are now launching educational programs and media initiatives to preserve cultural identity.

He Spent 23 Years Searching for His Daughter. Last Month, He Found Her.

After his daughter was abducted in 2001, Shi Chunxin began a relentless campaign to find her and other Chinese victims of human trafficking. Now, his efforts have finally paid off.

Chinese Soccer Has a New Hero: Singapore’s Veteran Goalkeeper

China looked set for yet another disappointing exit from the World Cup qualifiers. Then, an unlikely hero came to their rescue.

Blending Sports With Travel, Chinese Fans Set Sights on Paris 2024

With domestic travel platforms offering comprehensive packages, Chinese sports enthusiasts are increasingly combining their passion for athletics with travel plans to Europe for the Paris Olympics.

Obesity Damages Brain Health, Chinese Study Finds

Researchers have found that obesity can lead to a decline in brain volume equivalent to 12 years of aging.