China Newsbase
Fast, easy search of the China news that matters
The China News Database was last updated at 01:50PM on November 9, 2023.
Database searches currently perform best when a tag filter is used. We suggest trying out these tags: Xi Jinping, Russia, Taiwan, COVID-19, climate change, electric vehicles, gaming, IPOs, Belt and Road Initiative.
You may also filter by articles featured in our daily members-only Access newsletter, to get a curated overview of the top news and analysis about Chinese politics, business, and society. Select one option:
- All top news and analysis
- The China Project top news and analysis
- Top news and analysis from elsewhere — Stories in the “News briefing,” previously known as “Recommended links”
This product is in beta testing and development. If you would like to share feedback on the content or user experience, please email editors@thechinaproject.com.
1,124 articles matching the search query.
The New Filmmakers Redefining Chinese Independent Cinema
Up-and-coming directors are eschewing epic documentaries about a changing society in favor of sensitive examinations of the self.
How Millennials Hijacked Children’s Day in China
Nostalgia and capitalism reign supreme as 20-somethings refuse to give up childish things.
Meet China’s Latest Unlikely Gay Icon
Talent show star Wang Ju won hearts overnight with her candor, uniqueness, nerve, and taste.
WHO Rebuts False Air Pollution Stories in Chinese State Media
Several news outlets reported that home appliances giant Haier had been given a ‘healthy brand’ award the WHO says doesn’t exist.
Facial Recognition Drone Monitors Chinese College Class
Sichuan University professor says the flying face-readers will help his computer science students understand what they’re learning.
China’s Tech Luminaries Back Lenovo Amid Public Backlash
Netizens and domestic media have branded homegrown electronics giant ‘unpatriotic’ over 2016 incident.
Chinese Students Respond to USC Sexual Harassment Exposé
Colleagues at university clinic accused gynecologist of targeting Chinese women.
Popular ‘Rage Comics’ Brand Gagged for Making Fun of Martyrs
Baozou Manhua in trouble over jokes about civil war heroes — just a week after its spinoff film closed a huge Netflix deal.
Romance Without Borders
As China grows its influence in Uganda, one cross-cultural couple raises a family.
Is Gender Equality at Chinese Colleges a Sham?
More women than men attend the country’s universities, but overall the gender gap still favors the boys.
Dealing With Death, China’s Biggest Taboo
Organizations prepare terminally ill patients and their families for the inevitable.
‘Face Loans’ Prove China’s Unnerving Obsession With Beauty
Easily obtainable loans for cosmetic surgery show that our bodies are becoming increasingly financialized.
The Foreign Missionaries Who First Turned a Lens on China
From the 19th century, Christian preachers started capturing the country’s more mundane activities.
Guns for Hire: China’s Social Media Militia Engage on Command
How the entertainment industry has become a battleground for China’s legions of paid posters.
China's Love of Live-Streaming Makes Ex-Journalist a Billionaire
Every night, millions of Chinese millennials swipe their smartphone screens and spend money to lavish virtual gifts on their favorite real-time entertainers.
China Considers Legal Gambling on Hainan Island
China is drafting a proposal to allow gambling on Hainan Island, people familiar with the talks said, in what would be an unprecedented move that could reshape gaming in China’s territories and transform the economy of a strategic southern province.
The Truth About China’s Unknown Millions of Drug Users
Surveys on drug-taking reveal much more users than officials estimate — and we should adjust our policies accordingly.
Blessings and Hardships for Taxi-Driving Single Mom
Li Shaoyun’s daughter goes to kindergarten for free, but Li struggles to make ends meet after a minor traffic accident.
Why Chinese Parents Turn a Blind Eye to Reform School Abuse
Some would rather accept an ‘out of sight, out of mind’ solution than acknowledge it’s their child’s home environment that needs fixing.
Why Money Can’t Buy You Knowledge — Except in China
Pay-for-knowledge platforms are charging anxious middle-class consumers for formulaic answers to life’s most complex questions.
