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What Booming AI Revival Services Mean for China’s Relationship to Death
As China’s “AI revival” services boom, ethical and legal controversies spread
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Pixel Passion: Stories of Hope and Hustle From China’s Indie Game Makers
Small game developers vie for creative and commercial success in an industry often blurring the line between work and leisure
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Why Are Chinese Websites Stuck in 2003?
And do people even care about websites in China’s mobile-centric society?
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The Rise and Fall of China’s OG Social Media Platforms
With the rise of short video, some of China’s earliest social media platforms have reached the end of their journey, with a few even transforming into a hub for misogynistic content
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Golden Connections: How a Chinese Social Media Site Brings Together Seniors
Despite amassing millions of users, Meipian, a Chinese social media app targeting the senior community, continues to grapple with monetization challenges
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Silicon Shuffle: Four Chinese Workplaces Disrupted by AI
From getting laid off to teaching AI courses, hear how employers and staff faced the onslaught of artificial intelligence in four companies
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ChatGPT Gold Rush: How AI Business (and Crime) Is Taking Shape in China
ChatGPT and Chinese alternatives like Baidu’s Ernie have entrepreneurs harnessing AI for profit, while lawmakers are reigning in nascent AI crime
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Net Nostalgia: Remembering the Glory Days of China’s Internet Cafes
Some millennials still visit China’s internet cafes for a nostalgia hit, but that won’t be enough to sustain the “wangba” industry
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Can AI Redefine the Future of Writing on China?
Introducing your new technology for high-quality TWOC content
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Last Logout: The Memories Left Behind When World of Warcraft Ended in China
When World of Warcraft ended in China earlier this year, players lost more than just a computer game
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