SCMP tech journalists Xinmei Shen and Josh Ye analyse the the impact of Beijing's crackdown on online gaming for players under 18. Hear how the ban is driving players to Steam and other servers in the West, how it affects the multi-billion dollar games development industry, and what will come of China's huge esports ecosystem and the desire to become the wor ... Show More
Jan 2023
Inside China’s global propaganda machine – with Joshua Kurlantzick
With China’s military and economic power continuing to grow, Katie Stallard speaks to Joshua Kurlantzick, a journalist and fellow of the Council on Foreign Relations, about Beijing’s ambition to become an information superpower. They discuss his new book, Beijing’s Global Media O ... Show More
20m 57s
Nov 2020
The history and future of competitive gaming w/ Baro Hyun
In this week’s episode is joined by Dr Baro Hyun, professor of esports business at Keio University and the founder of an esports advisory practice as a Tokyo-based big four consulting firm. He’s also the author of a brand new book, Demystifying Esports,
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44m 28s
Apr 2023
Drum Tower: Your questions on China answered
The Economist’s Beijing bureau chief, David Rennie, and senior China correspondent, Alice Su, tackle listeners’ questions–what role does philosophy play in Chinese politics, how is the Cultural Revolution taught in schools, does the Chinese population support an invasion of Taiwa ... Show More
32m 57s
Oct 2021
Le temps de jeu video est limité en Chine
Certains parents confisquent les consoles de jeux de leurs enfants, pour les inciter à prendre l'air.En la matière, il faut donc croire que la Chine est une sorte d'État-nounou.En effet, les autorités chinoises ont récemment décidé de limiter drastiquement les jeux vidéos en lign ... Show More
1m 46s