Articles by Lu Lingming

[Video] China tightens rules on money, data and talent going overseas

China’s new outbound investment rules place tighter oversight on money, technology, data and talent going overseas, formalising a series of cross-border controls introduced this year. ThinkChina’s Lu Lingming discusses why some Chinese fear the country is closing itself off from the world and how the changes might impact society.

Lu Lingming

11 Jun 2026

[Video] Living in the moment: Two Singaporean artists finding home in Jingdezhen

In Jingdezhen, China’s porcelain capital, Singaporean ceramists Ken Lu and Nelson Lim have each found their own mecca — a place for Ken to put down roots, and for Nelson to continually return to. Living in the Moment, produced by Lu Lingming and Yi Jina, is ThinkChina’s first documentary film. It explores how the city reshapes Ken and Nelson’s identities as Chinese Singaporeans, while tracing their lifelong pursuit of art and craft.

Lu Lingming, Yi Jina

22 May 2026

[Vox pop] How do Chinese people see AI?

In recent years, China has become one of the fastest-moving players in the global AI race. AI is now becoming part of everyday life for many Chinese people. And now, amid the sweeping changes triggered by this technological wave, ThinkChina’s Lu Lingming and Yi Jina speak with some Chinese to hear what they really think about AI today.

Lu Lingming, Yi Jina

08 May 2026

[Video] Is the world entering a more dangerous nuclear era?

The collapse of the last US-Russia nuclear constraints under New START leaves the world’s nuclear guardrails in tatters, raising fears of great power friction and a renewed arms race. As limits fall away, states from Iran to North Korea are reassessing their options. With extended deterrence under strain, ThinkChina’s Lu Lingming and Yi Jina examine how this unravelling nuclear order is reshaping global and regional security.

Lu Lingming, Yi Jina

10 Apr 2026

[Video] What the Iran war means for China

US‑Israel strikes on Iran could reverberate far beyond the Middle East, impacting China’s economy, energy security, regional influence and its ties with the US. While China maintains a cautious diplomatic approach, the unfolding Iran war could also create opportunities for it to gain leverage in its strategic rivalry with the US. ThinkChina’s Yi Jina and Lu Lingming speak with three experts to explore what the Iran war means for China.

Yi Jina, Lu Lingming

12 Mar 2026

[Vox pop] ‘Not all Chinese, but always Chinese?’ How Chinese tourists are seen overseas

Chinese tourists often spark debate in global travel circles: admired for their spending power, yet frequently criticised online for behaviour such as cutting queues or littering. ThinkChina’s Yi Jina and Lu Lingming speak with foreign travellers and mainland Chinese tourists about how these images are formed and how fair they are.

Yi Jina, Lu Lingming

13 Feb 2026

[Video] Sad horse, wild horse: China’s viral zodiac stars of 2026

As the Year of the Horse approaches, two horse-themed toys, one born of a factory error and the other inspired by museum art, have become unlikely favourites ahead of the Chinese New Year.

Lu Lingming

11 Feb 2026

[Video] Evergrande crashes: What happens next?

Evergrande’s default was just the start. Its collapse exposed systemic risks in China’s housing market and economy. How did a single company spark a chain reaction, and what’s next? ThinkChina’s Lu Lingming finds out.

Lu Lingming

12 Dec 2025

[Vox pop] Can young people in China afford a home today?

In China, the price-to-income ratio has long been among the highest in the world, with home prices in some major cities reaching levels that would take over 30 years of income to match. And now, after four years of declining prices triggered by the country’s real estate crisis, ThinkChina’s Lu Lingming and Yi Jina speak with some Chinese to hear how they view the housing market today.

Lu Lingming, Yi Jina

28 Nov 2025

[Vox pop] Can young people in China find jobs?

With graduation season just over, millions of young people in China are leaving campus life behind and bracing for what comes next. But competition is fierce, and finding a job is not easy. ThinkChina’s Lu Lingming talks to some people from China to hear their thoughts.

Lu Lingming

12 Sep 2025

[Vox pop] Do Chinese still need to learn English?

In China, English has long been a core subject from primary school to university. But years of exam-focused learning have led many to question its value. ThinkChina’s Lu Lingming and Yi Jina speak with some Chinese to find out their thoughts.

Lu Lingming, Yi Jina

15 Aug 2025

[Video] How did Labubu become a global obsession?

All across the globe, “the Labubu craze” has erupted. What’s the story behind its rise? ThinkChina’s Lingming Lu gives his take on this global trend and discusses how Gen Zs like him have embraced this ugly-cute icon.

Lu Lingming

25 Jul 2025