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Four Weighty Reasons Why Apple Card Would Not Work in China

On August 20, Apple officially released a credit card under its own brand in the US. The minimalist white titanium card backed by Goldman Sachs was met with mixed emotions by professionals and casual Apple fans alike.

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.

Weakening Yuan Could Mean Big Problems for China and Everyone Else

On August 5th the Chinese currency took a blow, tumbling to its lowest since the 2008 financial crisis – roughly 7 yuan for $1.

China Is Finally Establishing A National Register of Child Sex Offenders

A series of recent child sexual assault cases in China have highlighted loopholes and negligence in the country’s approach to protecting children.

In a World Where AI Handles Entertainment, What is Left for People?

The days of irrational decision making are over. We are in the future and we can entrust machines with something that seemed to be the last outpost of humanity in out briskly digitizing word – entertaining us.

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.

OPPO Launches Another Community For Global Art Lovers

OPPO announced the winners of their inaugural awards for their photography community, the OPPO Creators Awards 2019, with several photography lovers selected from thousands across the world.

Hit Animation Nezha Reveals the ‘Shipping’ Craze Taking Over China

The massive success of the film Nezha can be mainly attributed to its trendy setting and the rising popularity of so-called shipping, a desire by fans to put two characters into a romantic relationship.

Are Chinese Online Novels the McDonald’s of Literature?

The term “Wang Wen”, literally translated from Chinese as internet literature, was once specifically used to describe low quality writing. In most people's eyes, it was fast food content with cheap plots and stereotypical characters.

Starbucks’ Real Rival in China is not Luckin Coffee, It’s Bubble Tea

It seems like any person at least moderately familiar with China would know that it’s a realm of tea.

China is Teaching the United States a Lesson on Blockchain Policy

The United States and China have different approaches to regulating this technology - Blockchain.

The Dark Side of Online Gambling: It Has Nothing to Do With Macau

Speaking of Macau, the first thing that comes into people's mind might be the casinos that stay open through the night. However, some online lawbreakers are using this as bait.

What Baidu Should Learn From Its Mistakes

A tech company, with such massive influence and technological capabilities, should bear in mind its social responsibilities.

Lion King’s History in China Chronicles a Saga of Economic Growth

The live-action 3D remake of the Disney staple, just like its precursors, is a harbinger of change, epitomizing China’s current standing in the world.

Shandong University’s “Buddy Program” Controversy is a Vivid Example of Why Uncalled for Altruism Backfires

The Chinese Internet has been boiling recently with droves of users eager to weigh in on the latest goings-on at Shandong University.

Arena of Valor Enjoys Skyrocketing Popularity Like its Chinese Counterpart Honour of Kings

The Arena of Valor (AoV) World Cup 2019 grand finals will kick off on Sunday, where a new world champion will be crowned.

Tang Dynasty Might Have Been China’s Most Open Era

In all of human history, there was only a handful of capitals comparable to Chang’an, among which Athens and Rome. It is arguably the longest lasting cosmopolis, flooded with foreign envoys, visitors and officials speaking six different languages.

Apple’s Decline in China is an Omen of Wider Problems

The warnings were clear when CEO Tim Cook released a letter to investors on January 2, 2019, revising Apple’s Q1 guidance projections to reflect a stagnating hardware business, especially in China.

Chinese Dota 2: A Game of Nostalgia and Belief

For some reasons, Dota did it. It has somehow been able to withstand the test of time and snowball into a bigger influencer in the gaming sector year after year. This peculiar phenomenon can be explained by the way the game was experienced by most Chinese gamers while they were growing up.

Youku’s TV Series The Longest Day in Chang’an Unveils the Most Flourishing Times in Chinese History

It is the Lantern Festival in Tang dynasty China, the fifteenth day of the first month in the Chinese lunar calendar. It is an exuberant celebration when people indulge themselves by gazing at the moon or lanterns, and playing with fireworks.

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