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Next in Line: Meet the New Heirs of Chinese Manufacturing

China’s next generation of factory owners, or “chang’erdai,” are stepping in, but slowing markets and shifting trade mean they must find new ways to keep their family businesses afloat

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BUSINESS

Next in Line: Meet the New Heirs of Chinese Manufacturing

China’s next generation of factory owners, or “chang’erdai,” are stepping in, but slowing markets and shifting trade mean they must find new ways to keep their family businesses afloat

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Will AI-Generated Films Become the Future of Chinese Cinema?

As AI tools advance rapidly, they are increasingly taking on more complex roles in filmmaking, including generating entire features and even documentaries. But as reliance on the technology grows, the industry is still grappling with unresolved ethical questions around consent and copyright.

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A Tiny Rural Community’s Grand Effort to Welcome the Ancestral God | Photo Story

Despite having only six households left, the “parading of the god” ceremony in Fujian’s Weixiang village continues each year, alive with color, techno music, and unwavering faith

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How a Small Chinese Village Is Welcoming Translators Worldwide

From century-old villages to China’s first translator residency, Songyang is drawing young entrepreneurs and global visitors while preserving its cultural heritage

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Is Pro Wrestling Finally Finding Its Footing in China?

Beijing hosted its first-ever pro wrestling event in May. The World of Chinese went behind the scenes to find out why people are happily paying good money to watch scripted fights.

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