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Amanda Florian

Amanda Florian

Amanda Florian is an international journalist and media personality who covers technology, China, foreign affairs and more.

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China’s First AI Actor Makes Her Debut

China’s First AI Actor Makes Her Debut

As tech companies in China dive into the vast AI pool, AI actors like Lili continue to attract hundreds of thousands of fans online, with some still unconvinced she’s not human.

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China Cracks Down on Language

China Cracks Down on Language

Two years ago, a linguistic and political Pandora’s box was opened: Under new rules, tutors were no longer allowed to hold private classes in person or online for students based in China. Private tutors across the globe found themselves without work.

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The Secret Musicians of Afghanistan

The Secret Musicians of Afghanistan

Despite the Taliban's ban on music, Afghans are learning to sing and play instruments in secret sessions.

Amanda Florian,
Abdul Wahab Siddiqi