5 China-Based Youtubers You Need to Be Following

China is a tough place for a YouTuber – but these guys are having a go.

by Sky Gidge, 12 June 2017

Why Do People Hate China's Dancing Grandmas?

Exploring the societal battlefield behind a seemingly harmless pastime.

by Sky Gidge, 12 December 2016

Fidget Spinners Cash, Then Crash in China

What a popular toy says about China's manufacturing.

by Sky Gidge, 04 August 2017

The Human Cost of China's Hukou System

Measuring the effects on those left behind by China's internal passport system.

by Sky Gidge, 05 April 2017

Virtual Reality: China Bets Billions on Troubled Tech

Despite becoming more commonplace, VR still isn’t ready for a place in the living room between the television and computer.

by Sky Gidge, 20 February 2017

Last Drop: The Shenzhen Expat Who Drank Himself to Death

A sad story of alcoholism in Shenzhen's expat community.

by Sky Gidge, 24 April 2017

Men of the Street: Construction Workers

The shock troops of the China miracle: arriving, doing a job and moving on.

by Sky Gidge, 21 December 2017

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