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China Issues Draft Regulations on AI Copyright Infringement

2026-04-10 00:00:00

The draft comes amid growing pressure from the entertainment industry to combat “AI face stealing.”

The Decade Comedy in China Grew Up, Seen From a Stage in Kunming

2026-04-09 00:00:00

As stand-up spread beyond the big metros, one club in Kunming shows how comedians turned punchlines into careers, and learned where the line is.

Ice, Ice, Maybe: China Drills to Record Depth in Antarctica

2026-04-09 00:00:00

As part of the country’s 42nd Antarctic expedition, the drilling sets the stage for future research on sediment, biological evolution, and climate change.

The Internet Café Never Really Died in China. Now It’s Booming.

2026-04-09 00:00:00

China’s internet café revival reflects a broader consumer shift toward affordable, high-quality shared experiences amid economic caution.

Inside Shenzhen’s High-Tech Version of the Food Bank

2026-04-09 00:00:00

China’s tech hub has developed a discreet, high-tech system where vulnerable residents can pick up free groceries. Now, it faces a tougher task: building a steadier pipeline of donations by giving companies more reason to participate.

The Enthusiasm and Anxiety Behind China’s OpenClaw Craze

2026-04-08 00:00:00

While plenty of Chinese AI users see the new technology as a tool for creativity and convenience, others use it just to not fall behind.