Sweet spinning robots! Beijing-based startup Vincross has just launched a Kickstarter campaign for its flagship product, HEXA, which is described as a “Programmable, Highly Maneuverable Robot.” In ...

Rogue Historian is a weekly column by Jeremiah Jenne, a writer, educator, and historian based in Beijing. Find more of his writing at Jottings from the Granite Studio. If it’s summer, it must be time ...

Rudolph: Stop calling me names! Reindeer #5: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! Santa: [glares at Donner] Donner, you should be ashamed of yourself! What a pity! He had a nice takeoff, too! Comet: [blows ...

While this year is an off-year for major celebrations, the Party – including the Rejuvenator-in-Chief – has been busy going retro. Now, I’m a big fan of retro. Tiki drinks. Shag carpets. The music of ...

Is China's extraordinary food delivery system about to face greater government regulation in the wake of an explosive investigation? China’s city-dwellers have gotten used to seeing blue- and ...

A super-popular tea shop brand is getting called out over its advertising One of China’s most popular regional tea shops — the incredibly-named Sexy Tea — is increasingly finding itself under fire on ...

As we predicted back in October, the Beijing-based bike sharing pioneer Ofo is wobbling on its last kickstand. Here are signs the end is near: One, every sidewalk is littered – one might even say ...

Penang is experiencing a surge in Chinese tourists, buoyed by an increase in direct flights between Malaysia and the island. Penang, the island famous for its vibrant food, heritage attractions, and ...

Wrap up the year with new releases from Dizkar, WildRide, The Swan and Blossoms, and more And with that another year in the Chinese music scene wraps up! December has brought a number of new releases ...

From Li Xian to Lei Jiayin, these actors lit up screens both big and small in China this year Lei Jianyin as Han Ming in Article 20. Image via Far East Films. Ding Yuxi’s looks in Love Game in Eastern ...

Some animation fans are enjoying the independently-produced film, which celebrates Fujianese culture — but others can’t stop making meme videos poking fun at its shortcomings Shen Xiaoyang (left) and ...

Apple is looking towards Chinese tech firms to help with its iPhone AI features, previously missing in China Apple is reportedly in talks with Chinese tech giants Tencent and ByteDance to integrate ...