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Douyin vs TikTok: The Same App, Two Different WorldsField Report
Today6 min read

Douyin vs TikTok: The Same App, Two Different Worlds

The Chinese version of TikTok is not a copy. It is a completely different universe.

Jul 18, 2026
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China's Social Credit System: What It Actually Is (And Isn't)Field Report
Today7 min read

China's Social Credit System: What It Actually Is (And Isn't)

No, it's not a Black Mirror episode. The real story is both less scary and more interesting.

Jul 26, 2026
The Great Migration: 3 Billion Trips in 40 DaysField Report
Today7 min read

The Great Migration: 3 Billion Trips in 40 Days

Every Chinese New Year, the world's largest human migration happens in China. Here is how it works.

Jul 20, 2026