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Sound Check: How High Costs Are Silencing China’s Music Festivals

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

With rising costs, shifting consumer demands, and stricter regulations leading to a wave of music festivals being canceled, festival organizers are struggling to attract price-sensitive audiences while maintaining profitability.

China Introduces Sweeping New Controls Targeting ‘Ultrashort Dramas’

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

Cheesy soap operas divided into tiny, bitesize episodes have exploded in popularity in China in recent years. Now, authorities are moving to tighten supervision over the industry.

Top Chinese Student’s Animal Cruelty Videos Spark Admissions Debate

The student reportedly posted videos online of himself abusing animals, including one where he drowns a cat in a bucket of water. The incident has ignited a nationwide discussion on the role of morals in university admissions.

Meet the ‘Morticians’ Giving Obsolete Gadgets New Life in China

With millions of tons of electronic products discarded annually, China grapples with mountains of e-waste each year. Now, young entrepreneurs are looking to turn the tide by repurposing the waste into handcrafted pieces of art.

On the Table at ‘Two Sessions’: Paid Leave, AI, and Education Bias

The annual meetings of the country’s top legislative and advisory bodies in Beijing conclude on March 11.

AI, Memes Make Communication Harder for Young Chinese: New Survey

According to a China Youth Daily survey, nearly half of young Chinese reported poor verbal skills, while over 40% said they were less inclined to write by hand and struggled with clearly expressing ideas.

Save the Day: How Young Chinese Are Role-Playing Their Way to Wealth

As living expenses rise, more young Chinese are turning money management into role-playing games. On social media, participants craft and share imaginative stories and fantasies to inspire better saving habits.

Throwing Eggs in the Classroom: ‘Guandan’ Fever Hits Primary Schools

The traditional card game is being promoted among children for the soft skills it can impart, although some are not as keen.

The Lives of China’s Hidden Workers, Through Their Own Camera Lens 

Your questions, answered. In-depth interviews with the minds and makers shaping today’s China.

Q & A

A documentary made using short videos shot by working-class Chinese people is hitting the big screen for the first time.

Yunnan Landslide: 25 Dead as Rescue Enters Second Day

An investigation is underway into the cause of the landslide, which occurred in a rural area of Yunnan province where coal mining is common.

AI Friends, Self-Care, Alter Egos: What Young Chinese Want in 2024

Drawing from a survey of over 3,800 users, mainly aged 18 to 27, a recent report on likely social trends in 2024 reveals new preferences and mental wellness strategies among young Chinese coping in a complex, tech-driven world.