Tag: Inner Mongolia

Demand for Cashmere Has Environmental Consequences

Expanding herds of cashmere goats are causing severe damage to grasslands on the Mongolian plateau in Central Asia.

December 16, 2023
The Shining Promise and Dashed Dreams of China’s Live Shopping Craze

Star sellers can amass huge followings and eye-popping fortunes, through a format that mixes consumerism and entertainment. But competition is fierce, and the government is watching.

April 28, 2023
China’s ‘Zero Covid’ Pursuit Causes Mayhem Ahead of Party Conclave

Tourists are stranded, residents confined at home. Covid flare-ups and the accompanying lockdowns are causing disruptions ahead of a key Chinese Communist Party meeting.

October 7, 2022