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China News Recap #1

ASEAN summit, three-child policy and drones sanctions

19 hrs ago •

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商谈 | Business Chinese Series #1

This month, we’re diving into the word 商谈 (shāngtán): a super useful term in the business world that means “to negotiate” or “to discuss.” You’ll see…

Nov 1 •

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October 2025

China Prefers AI Boyfriends, While the US Prefers AI Girlfriends — Why?

Contrary to the US, Women Are a Major Market for “AI Love” in China

Oct 29 •

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Every week, we deliver the best Chinese reading content designed specifically for advanced learners like you—authentic, engaging, and full of insights…

Oct 27

Why Don’t Some Chinese People Eat Beef?

An Ox: A Man’s Best Friend🐂

Oct 20 •

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Echoes of Chopin: Chinese Pianists Shine in Warsaw

Chinese pianist Chen Sa joins the jury of the Chopin Competition

Oct 15 •

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China’s Crackdown on the Mongolian Language

How 6 Million Chinese Mongols Are Losing Their Language to State Bureaucracy 👲🏻

Oct 8 •

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From Abduction to Execution: How Yu Huaying’s Case Shook China

A Trial That Brought Attention to the Problem of Child Trafficking in China

Oct 1 •

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September 2025

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