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Chinese Seniors Slowly Catch Up to WeChat

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

Elderly users are still underrepresented online, but many make use of voice and video features to leap learning barriers.

China Bans Too-Long, Too-Weird Company Names

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

Other taboo criteria include discriminatory, religious, and politically sensitive terms.

Gang Stands Trial After Poisoning, Butchering Thousands of Dogs

Suspects are charged with producing and selling toxic products.

Women Lead the Charge in ‘Honour of Kings’ 

Though female gamers dominate in numbers, gender equality still isn’t the norm in the gaming world.

Internet Tycoon Busted for Illegal Texas Hold ’em Ring

Former executive at Facebook-like Renren had been teaching the tech world’s elite how to gamble.

Tour Guides Sentenced for Scamming, Beating Customers

Latest court verdict a reminder of the unsavory practices common in China’s tourism industry.

Tencent Sets Play Time Limit for Hit Mobile Game

Company behind ‘Honour of Kings’ hopes new restrictions will curb addiction among young gamers.

Call Me Comrade, Party Paper Commentary Reminds Cadres

Authors urge Party members to reappropriate a term long embraced by China’s LGBT community.

Look Chinese? China Wants You for National Games

Organizers of August games cast the net abroad to include ethnically Chinese athletes amid hopes of attracting more talent for 2020 Olympic Games.