Society
[Big read] Will Taiwan ban TikTok and Douyin for fear of mainland China's influence?
Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Miao Zong-Han notes that as TikTok and Douyin grow in popularity in Taiwan, there are concerns about mainland China's influence in terms of cultural invasion. Is this really a "subtle" way to guide society towards eventual reunification, or is it just pure entertainment for young people?
Miao Zong-Han
28 Feb 2024
Technology
China's strides in AI: Promising but not without its challenges
While China and the West have different strategic visions, they face the common challenge of tackling pitfalls and regulatory challenges while embracing the potential of AI, says Chinese academic Zhang Tiankan.
Zhang Tiankan
13 Jul 2023
Society
Are the Chinese facing a crisis of confidence in the government?
As the Chinese authorities ease Covid-19 controls and infections increase, hearsays about symptoms, treatments and folk remedies are widespread. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Chen Jing looks at why people fall for these baseless rumours and remain wary of the government's responses.
Chen Jing
05 Jan 2023