Exit Stage Left: China’s Robots Need a Job

The Precarious Business of Being a Book Influencer in China

As publishers increasingly rely on book vloggers to drive sales, questions over authenticity, algorithms, and fabrication continue to grow

Ready and Suited: China’s Buhurt Combat Culture is On the Rise

A decade on, armored combat, a niche historical battle sport, is starting to make ripples in the country despite its high barrier to entry

Crossing the Line: Chinese Internet Humor Behind the 2026 World Cup Broadcast Deal

With the national men’s soccer team absent once again from the upcoming FIFA World Cup, how are netizens mocking (and supporting) Chinese soccer?

机: The Character Behind Machines and the Human Mind

From ancient crossbows to modern-day robots, explore the character that connects them all