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China’s Ultrashort Drama Boom Meets Regulatory Reality
China’s ultrashort drama industry—a whirlwind of fast-paced, mobile-first storytelling—has become a cultural and economic juggernaut. But as with any runaway success, the government has stepped in to ensure the party doesn’t get too wild.
304 Million Trips and Counting: Why China’s Spring Festival is the World’s Biggest Migration
Imagine New Year’s resolutions, Thanksgiving feasts, and Christmas cheer all rolled into one—then multiply it by 1.4 billion people. Welcome to China’s Spring Festival, where family, food, and fireworks collide in the planet’s most epic holiday.
Trump’s Tariff Gambit: Trade Wars, Fentanyl, and the Fight for Economic Dominance
With sweeping tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, the U.S. reignites a global trade war. But beneath the surface, this move isn’t just about fentanyl or immigration—it’s about reshaping the rules of the global economic game.
Spring Festival 2.0: How Gen-Z Is Rewriting the Rules of China’s Biggest Holiday
Gen Z is turning Chinese New Year into a cultural mashup, where tradition gets a tech-savvy twist. Think virtual reunions, DIY decorations, and a fresh take on what it means to honor the past while embracing the future.
The Kidnapping of Wang Xing and the Dark Underbelly of Southeast Asia
A young actor is lured into a trap in Thailand, only to find himself enslaved in a scam compound on the Burmese border. His rescue story reveals the broader crisis of human trafficking and organized crime that’s quietly shaping the region.
