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What DeepSeek’s Success Tells Us About China’s Ability to Nurture Talent

China produces a vast number of STEM graduates, but it hasn’t been known for innovation. Cultural and political factors may help explain why.

How ‘Her Story,’ a Feminist Comedy, Came to Rule China’s Box Office

“Her Story” touches on sensitive topics in China, like censorship and gender inequality. But its humorous, nonconfrontational approach may have helped it pass censors.

Part-Time Farmers, Part-Time Rock Stars: A Chinese Band’s Unlikely Rise

The band, Varihnaz, has gained fans by offering an alternative to China’s hyper-polished, fast-paced modern life, with songs about pesticides and poultry raising.

Why is Ye, Formerly Kanye West, Doing a Show in China?

The provocative artist once known as Kanye West has received approval that was denied to Maroon 5 and Bon Jovi. China’s economic woes might be...

Traveling to China? Here’s What to Know.

China has been rolling out new visa-free programs and promising to make travel easier for foreigners. But challenges remain.

China Appears to Backpedal From Video Gaming Crackdown

A proposal to tighten restrictions on online video games disappeared from a regulator’s website, weeks after the plan prompted a sell-off in tech stocks.

For China’s Jobless Young People, Hostels Are the Place to Be

Chinese backpacker hostels offering bunk beds for a few dollars a night have become hubs for the anxiety and ambitions of job-seeking youth.

China’s Economic Outlook: Pep Talks Up Top, Gloom on the Ground

Beijing has characterized concerns about the economic slowdown as being inflated by Western critics. Widespread anxiety and pessimism paint a different picture.

China Ramps Up Culture Crackdown, Canceling Music and Comedy Shows

Performances across the country were canceled last week after Beijing began investigating a stand-up comedian.

Inside the Barbecue City That Is China’s Hottest Tourist Destination

Zibo has become a social media star for its distinctive barbecue style. Now the city is overrun with visitors.