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China Moves to Expand into Voice Recognition

In China, officials and companies have deployed facial-recognition technology to a degree uncommon elsewhere, both commercially and—more controversially—for widespread surveillance. Now it’s the turn of voice recognition. In China, officials …

Inside China’s Infamous “Marriage Markets”

If you live in China, you’ve probably heard about the marriage markets (相亲角- Xiāngqīn jiǎo). My friend and I decided to visit one to investigate. So, we went to Zhongshan …

Facial Recognition Used to Fine Jaywalkers

Imagine this. You’re walking about town. You decide to be an efficient pedestrian and cross the street without permission from some jerk traffic light. Your renegade act gets caught on …

How to Rent a Mobike with Ease!

You can see Mobikes all over China! These handy rentable bicycles allow users to get from Point A to Point B faster than they would on foot, and without forking …

Heads Up! China Space Station Hurtling Towards Earth

The crash is imminent: The Chinese experimental space station Tiangong-1 will fall to Earth on Sunday (April 1), give or take a day and a half. This is no April …

You Know You’ve Lived in China When…

Ways to Say Good-Bye in Chinese!

Check out some of the best ways to say good-bye in Mandarin!! Check out some of the best ways to say good-bye in Mandarin!! 再见 (zài jiàn): See you again …

Most Beautiful Ancient Villages in China

You might have heard a lot about ancient towns (like Lijiang Ancient Town, Pingyao Ancient Town, and Huangyao Ancient Town) and ancient cities (like Beijing and Xian) in China. Listed …

China Cracks Down on “Funeral Stippers”

China has launched a fresh crackdown on funeral strippers. China has launched a fresh crackdown on funeral strippers. The Ministry of Culture said it would target “obscene, pornographic and vulgar performances” at funerals …