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China's Cat Craze: How Felines are Leaving Their Paw Prints on China’s Economy
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In recent years, the popularity of cats has surged in China: many urban Chinese youth are sharing viral cat photos, visiting cat cafes and raising felines of their own. We investigate how this widespread trend is affecting the Chinese economy.
近年来,猫在中国越来越受追捧:许多城市里的年轻人养猫,或者喜欢分享猫咪照片,逛猫主题咖啡店。我们调查了这一由城市化和社交媒体广泛使用带来的吸猫趋势,探索其是如何影响中国经济?
China's Civil War: A Social History, 1945-1949
Diana Lary's book was reviewed by James Hudson from the University of Tennessee. It was published by H-Asia.
Watch The Presentations From The Education Panel At The "China: Finding Solutions" Conference
Our "Finding Solutions" conference focused on the work of individuals, companies, and NGOs addressing some of China’s most pressing challenges. We had a large and diverse audience participate.
Watch the Presentations from the Caring for the Elderly Panel at the "China: Finding Solutions" Conference
Our "Finding Solutions" conference focused on the work of individuals, companies, and NGOs addressing some of China’s most pressing challenges. We had a large and diverse audience participate.
Watch The Presentations From the Poverty Alleviation Panel At The "China: Finding Solutions" Conference
Our "Finding Solutions" conference focused on the work of individuals, companies, and NGOs addressing some of China’s most pressing challenges. We had a large and diverse audience participate.
China's Policies and Practices on Protecting Freedom of Religious Belief
The offical English and Chinese statements on China's Policies and Practices on Protecting Freedom of Religious Belief from The State Council Information Office of the People's Republic of China.
Video: Lisa Hanson Discusses Video Gaming in China
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China accounts for over a quarter of the global video game/esports market. Lisa Hanson, who has studied the Chinese market since 2002, highlights key trends in that market.
Sitting the Month: Confinement Nanny Services Grow in Los Angeles
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After giving birth, Chinese mothers often "sit the month" to restore their bodies with the help of a confinement nanny.
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We note the passing of many prominent individuals who played some role in U.S.-China affairs, whether in politics, economics or in helping people in one place understand the other.
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Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
David Zweig examines China's talent recruitment efforts, particularly towards those scientists and engineers who left China for further study. U.S. universities, labs and companies have long brought in talent from China. Are such people still welcome?