Venla Tang

Venla Tang is a multimedia journalist who reports on international politics and relations. She is especially curious about the impact of urbanization and modernization on contemporary social life in China. Away from work, she enjoys escaping the city to reconnect with nature. When she’s not outdoors, you can find her relaxing on the sofa, happily lost in thought.

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Chinese micro drama actors sell likeness

TECHNOLOGY

As AI Takes Over Micro-Dramas, Will Actors Have to Sell Their Likenesses to Stay in Work?

From struggling extras to retired stars, more performers are considering selling their likenesses as cheap AI-generated content increasingly squeezes real actors out of the market

TECHNOLOGY

As AI Takes Over Micro-Dramas, Will Actors Have to Sell Their Likenesses to Stay in Work?

From struggling extras to retired stars, more performers are considering selling their likenesses as cheap AI-generated content increasingly squeezes real actors out of the market

SPORTS

Birds of a Feather: Why China’s New Birding Generation Is Looking Up

Once seen as a pastime for retired grandpas, birdwatching has taken off among China’s overworked young people, prompting them to rethink how they want to live and raise the next generation

China urban youth stitching at crochet convention

ENTERTAINMENT

An Antidote to Speed: How China’s Urban Youth Are Stitching Their Way to Peace of Mind

In China’s high-pressure cities, young people are turning to crochet to slow down and heal, but as the hobby booms, some fear commercialization is unraveling its quiet appeal

The Second Tale: Tradition Meets the Self in “YAO-Chinese Folktales 2”

The sequel to China’s beloved animation anthology turns boldly inward, but not every story finds its footing

TECHNOLOGY

“Bumping” Into Adolescence: Kids’ Smartwatches and the Battleground Between Safety and Control

Children’s smartwatches have become big business in China, but do their safety features outweigh the potential risks to attention spans and social inclusion?

FEMINISM

The Year in Her Words: China’s Top Feminist News of 2025

From the inspiring story of attempted murder survivor Wang Nuannuan to regulations banning slanders toward unmarried women, here are the top feminist stories of the year

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