Since their conception, the micro-drama format has been in constant flux, but does a new injection of capital—boosting production values and drawing …
In a tongue-in-cheek attempt to gain control over their lives—or a means of excusing bad habits—China’s netizens are role-playing as emperors and ser…
Tech-related businesses are encouraging their workers to create an online presence, and encountering many of the pitfalls that fame can bring
Why do Chinese speakers use QWERTY keyboards on their computers?
What‘s it like working in China’s micro-drama industry as producers and apps spread the ultrashort format abroad?
Insider anxiety, regulatory scrutiny, and widespread criticism challenge the micro-drama industry in sustaining its billion-dollar saga
Anxiety has grown among China’s rural students as the internet provides them with glimpses into the lives of their more privileged urban peers
Industry insiders and fans discuss China’s web novel craze, its origins, and the impact of AI
A look back at 2023 in Chinese video games, a year marked by farewells, e-sports debuts, and much-hyped new titles.
The growth of cellphone addiction among China’s “left-behind” children and the researchers and teachers fighting against it
Does a Go player’s crowning as “Hupu Goddess” signal that men in China are choosing brains over looks?
The suspension of a short video channel throws the spotlight on how influencers attract elderly users and the risks seniors face online
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