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Gone Phishing
Armed with stolen data and social psychology, a new breed of sophisticated swindlers is targeting unwary WeChat users
15 Seconds to Stardom
Viral app Douyin sells instant escapism to its viewers and producers—at a price
Tech Thursday: Dying Stream
With the closure of Panda TV, the lucrative live-streaming era may finally be over
A Picture’s Worth
China’s top stock photo distributor accused of monetizing public domain images, extorting customers in the name of copyright
Tech Thursday: 911 on 996
Tech employees are organizing against a punitive work culture, pushing at the limits of online debate
Golden Fleecers
China’s efficient “e-connoisseurs” scam businesses—sometimes with their blessing
Tech Thursday: Can Tesla electrify China?
In spite of the boost from China’s special green license plate, Tesla hits a roadblock
Apps for Non-Chinese Speakers
A few new picks—and some classic solutions—for the clueless laowai
Tech Thursday: Facial Recognition for Farms
The latest target for China’s facial recognition bonanza is livestock, and aims to revolutionize farming
Tech Thursday: Silicon Rush
With a rising tech sector and poor job prospects in their own fields, humanities grads are looking to join internet companies