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ENTERTAINMENT

The Fear Within: Can China’s Horror Game Developers Overcome Genre Malaise?

Evading strict censorship around religious and supernatural content, Chinese horror games have long used cultural elements like paper money, ancestral tablets, and red lanterns to evoke horror and tension—yet now, audiences are seeking deeper thrills

Screenshot from Chinese horror game Firework
ENTERTAINMENT

The Fear Within: Can China’s Horror Game Developers Overcome Genre Malaise?

Evading strict censorship around religious and supernatural content, Chinese horror games have long used cultural elements like paper money, ancestral tablets, and red lanterns to evoke horror and tension—yet now, audiences are seeking deeper thrills

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NEWS

A Year in Hot Searches: The Rise and Fall of China’s Top Influencers in 2024

From the return of China’s YouTube Queen to scandals involving fake personas and false advertising, here are the viral influencers of the year

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CHINESE CHARACTERS

玩: The Character That Tempts Both Joy and Danger

Over the centuries, the character 玩 has evolved from encapsulating an appreciation for jade to describing a state of entertainment and even a lack of commitment

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FEMINISM

Leveling the Playing Field: China’s Female Gamers Struggle for Recognition

Although women account for almost half of all gamers in China, sexism is still rampant in China’s gaming scene

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EDUCATION

Why Are Chinese College Students Shunning Dorm Living?

The lack of privacy in communal dorms and disputes with roommates have prompted many college students to seek off-campus housing, only to find their options limited by financial and safety concerns

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ENTERTAINMENT

Monkeying Around: Chinese Gamers on the ‘Black Myth’ Phenomenon

We gathered people to play the hottest game of the year. Here’s what they had to say about it.