China is often perceived as a monolith β not just politically, but socially and culturally, too. Nothing could be further from the truth, and The China Project dives deep into its diverse and changing society and culture on a daily basis.
Itβs a misconception that all Chinese media outlets answer to the state, or always produce propaganda. But in order to discern real news from government talking points, we should try to understand how the Chinese state regulates its media industry, and how certain players find ways around the restrictions.
As the COVID-19 epidemic rages on in China, making nearly half of its population live under varying degrees of travel restrictions, Chinese schools are experiencing a massive disruption with the upcoming spring semester being postponed indefinitely in some areas. At Xiβan Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) in Suzhou, while unusual tranquility still looms over its physical campus due to the outbreak, the new semester has been off to a surprisingly solid start thanks to the rollout of an accelerated and advanced online learning program, which enables users to take courses remotely and communicate with instructors in real time.
Popular simulation video game Plague Inc., which lets players create and evolve a disease to wipe out humanity, has been removed from Chinese app stores today, as the country grapples with COVID-19.
The China Project illustration by Derek Zheng A social media post from Sony China seriously backfired last week as the Chinese internet lit up to...
The China Project illustration by Derek Zheng The year 2020 started with a public endorsement of Chinaβs LGBT+ community from Tmall, an online marketplace owned...
Boredom, anxiety, and frustration: With classes cancelled indefinitely, a university student in Hong Kong explains how she and her classmates are passing the time. ...
Didi installs protective sheets in vehicles amid coronavirus fears
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Illustration by Derek Zheng for The China Project How not to behave during an epidemic. An unspoken tension rippledΒ throughout our team of around...