Falling Tides of China's Internet Industry in 2018 — Don't Go Gentle Into That Good Night
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...” — Charles Dickens
1/1/20199 min read
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Podium Protests in World Aquatics Championships Yield No Winners but Unveil Deep Problems
The conflicts in the swimming community went beyond the personal tensions between Sun Yang and Mack Horton. Instead, it was a debate about the anti-doping ecosystem of swimming competitions.
8/3/20196 min read
The Louis Vuitton of Cakes: Exclusive Interview with Founder of Lady M
Imagine this: After a long walk on Robertson Road, you're dying to find something to satisfy that sweet tooth of yours. What better choice is there than to drop...
The Real Threat of Artificial Intelligence
BEIJING — What worries you about the coming world of artificial intelligence? Too often the answer to this question resembles the plot of a sci-fi thriller. ...
How Science and Technology Industrial Parks Invigorated Western China’s Economy
During the past two decades China has undergone an economic miracle with rising living standards permeating all levels of society.
Bike-Sharing in 2017: Industry Starts to Transform from Crazy to Rational
Business that target the sharing economy – especially shared bikes – have been the darlings of investors since 2015. Bike-sharing came to public attention in Se...
Jin Yong: A Legend of Wuxia Literature
On the evening of Oct. 30, wuxia writer Jin Yong passed away at 94. The New Yorker made a fair remark: “Of course, there were other wuxia writers, and there ...
11/5/20188 min read
How Long Could China Maintain Its Leadership Position as World Factory?
Is China-focused outbound investment as the theme for our first Fund solid enough? How long could China maintain its supply chain advantage?
How a Village Girl From the Tibetan Plateau Became an Internet Celebrity?
“My life is so much freer and better now, because I don't need to get up so early each day.” I have never talked to anyone so genuine, pure and simple before.
5/3/20196 min read
The Meaning of Idols
2018 might not be the best year for a lot of things, but so far, it has been a blessing for one industry in China: Idol-making. It all started with two shows....
7/21/201813 min read
Freestylers on Rap of China Go Viral
Rap Battles! Young folks showing others how it’s done If you’re looking for how freestyling is done, your best bet is by watching the TV series, the Rap of Chi...
The Almighty Taobao - The Last One is Too Creepy
Taobao is a powerful shopping app in China made by the Chinese multinational e-commerce conglomerate—Alibaba Group. You can buy everything here.