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#220: China’s exporters are feeling the pain
In the face of escalating tariffs, all they can do is take the pain, watch, and wait
Apr 19
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Andrew Methven
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#219: Recruitment blitz turns into PR disaster
1.2 million applications for 8,000 roles in state-owned firm sparks backlash over China’s job market
Apr 12
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Andrew Methven
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Where to find the best "real" Chinese news sites for advanced Mandarin learners
10 of our favourite Chinese language news sites
Apr 9
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Andrew Methven
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#218: Teenage daughter of Baidu exec accused of online attacks
Doxxing incident sparks widespread discussion in China about online safety
Apr 5
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March 2025
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Mar 31
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#217: Nationalist online influencer fined for tax fraud
Sima Nan tries to turn reputation crisis into opportunity
Mar 29
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Mar 27
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#216: Big brands finally start to curb "involuted" overtime
Midea, DJI, and Haier lead the way
Mar 22
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Andrew Methven
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#215: Xiaomi founder calls for EV license plate overhaul
Lei Jun argues China’s EV plate design clashes with car design and consumer tastes
Mar 15
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Andrew Methven
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#214: Should two-day weekends for high school kids be "news"?
School policies allowing weekends cause fierce debate
Mar 8
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Andrew Methven
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#213: Ne Zha is no longer the audience favourite
Beyond the success of blockbuster Ne Zha 2, people empathise more with antagonist Shen Gongbao—but why?
Mar 1
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Andrew Methven
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February 2025
#212: Doctors question reliability of China-made drugs
Allegations of falsified data for generic drugs deepen concerns over domestic pharmaceuticals
Feb 22
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Andrew Methven
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