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Little Tyrants: A Brief History of Chinese Video Game Consoles
A new generation of researchers and archivists reexamines the underappreciated history of China-made video game consoles, challenging long-held notions about the devices remembered dearly by millions of Chinese
Throwing Eggs: How “Guandan” Became China’s Favorite Card Game
The regional card game “guandan,” literally “throwing eggs,” has become one of the country’s most popular social activities
Big Belly Business: China’s Latest Corporate Craze
Young professionals’ new office trend for rotundity blurs the line between ambition and absurdity
High Stakes in Short Takes: China’s Booming Micro-Drama Business
Insider anxiety, regulatory scrutiny, and widespread criticism challenge the micro-drama industry in sustaining its billion-dollar saga
China’s Year in Gaming News
A look back at 2023 in Chinese video games, a year marked by farewells, e-sports debuts, and much-hyped new titles.
Epic Encounters and Missing Monkeys: Notable Indie Games from This Year’s GCORES Beijing
This year’s GCORES Beijing offered everything from major international game studios like Bethesda to small Chinese indie game developers—with one very notable exception
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Viral Revival: Making Traditional Clothing Cool Again
Fashion influencer Ao Luojia talks about internet fame and updating traditional “hanfu” for modern tastes
A Few More Entertainment Scandals for the Year’s End
This year has truly been a celebrity gossip bonanza, with a few more A-listers ending their career at the same time as 2021
The Murky Management Companies Behind China’s Biggest Internet Stars
Li Ziqi, one of China’s most popular vloggers, has fallen out with her management company—what does that mean for the industry?
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