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Eye of the Storm: Viral Podcaster Breaks Silence Over Plagiarism Scandal

2026-08-26 00:00:00

A Chinese podcaster famed for grilling filmmaker Christopher Nolan takes shelter from claims she lifts content from overseas sources.

Who Let the Dogs In? Chinese Universities Open Dorms to Pets

2026-08-26 00:00:00

At least seven universities around the country now permit students to have pets, with some institutions creating animal-friendly dorms.

Inside the Chinese AI Studio Shrinking Short-Drama Crews to One

2026-08-25 00:00:00

Former animators, cinematographers, and VFX artists are helping build AI systems that can script, storyboard, generate, and revise short dramas with unprecedented speed.

China’s Beloved Beef Noodles Are Getting a Rebrand

2026-08-25 00:00:00

Lanzhou pulled noodles, a beloved food across China, are often sold by people from Qinghai, not Gansu, as the name suggests. Now, their branding is changing to fit reality.

Tracing the Route of ‘Cathay’

2026-08-25 00:00:00

In the Age of Discovery, European explorers set out to find the mythical land of “Cathay,” which they believed was separate from China. Yet even after learning the truth, the name has taken on a life of its own.

Underground No More: China’s ‘History Fangirls’ Stand Up

2026-08-25 00:00:00

One of China’s hottest idols is a 1,700-year-old emperor. Another is his dad. China’s “history fangirls” are chasing celebrities through bookstores and tomb complexes nationwide.