The New Yorker
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From Maruchan to Momofuku, a look at America's love affair with the savory noodle.
Qin Chen
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Qin Chen’s Journalist Portfolio
View as a gridHow Fortnite Captured Teen-age Minds
The New Yorker
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The rapper Drake played Fortnite Battle Royale with the professional gamer Ninja, and a video-game phenomenon was born.
The Housing Project Plagued by Police Corruption
The New Yorker
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In the mid-aughts, the police sergeant Ronald Watts knew how to exploit the lawlessness of the Ida B. Wells Homes. The Exoneration Project believes that he and his officers wrongly arrested hundreds of people.
"Wolf Warrior II" Captures China's Newfound Identity
The New Yorker
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An interview with Wu Jing, the star, and director of the film.
Five Innovations That Changed the Art of Cinema
The New Yorker
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From sound film to steadicam, these technologies were pivotal moments in film history.
Ronan Farrow's Unlikely Path to Public Service
The New Yorker
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The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist on growing up in a show-business family, his early experience in international relations, and pursuing the Harvey Weinstein story.
Bitcoin 'mining': A new way for North Korea to generate funds for the regime
CNBC
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North Korea appears to be funding itself with bitcoin, according to a recent report. Recorded Future, an intelligence research firm backed by Google Venture and In-Q-Tel (a venture capital firm funded by the CIA), reported that North Korea began "mining" bitcoin on May 17 and could be using the digital currency to generate income for the regime.
Shanghai's shikumen: When East and West came together in one architectural phenomenon
medium.com
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Shikumen apartment possesses the essence of Shanghai. It's a architectural marriage between the East and West.
In the world of cryptocurrency buzz, blockchain is the real winner
CNBC
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The investment world hasn't seen a party quite like bitcoin and cryptocurrency until 2017. Bitcoin rose about twentyfold in value last year, ethereum surged more than 11,200 percent and ripple, the rising new coin, skyrocketed almost 10,000 percent. Consumed by the growth, many investors are seeing the cryptoworld only in the lens of price movements.
Next stop in the cryptocurrency craze: A government-backed coin is coming soon
CNBC
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In the light of the rising popularity of cryptocurrencies, like bitcoin and ethereum, central banks around the world are busy experimenting with their own versions of cryptocurrency, or digital currency. China's central bank announced in January that it has completed a successful trial run of transacting digital currencies among banks.
Meet the 25 year old selling supercars to rich Chinese college kids
CNBC
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Nick Lam is a modern-day matchmaker: He connects his elite clientele with the perfect cars.
The 25-year-old co-founder and CEO of New York Auto Depot makes it his business to help rich Chinese college students navigate the American car market and buy ultra-luxury vehicles.
The business of being superstar DJ Steve Aoki
CNBC
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Much like his flamboyant father Rocky Aoki—who brought the world of Japanese teppanyaki to the American mainstream—Steve Aoki wanted to bring a similar type of uniqueness to his own business ventures. In an interview, Aoki told CNBC how his father influenced his work ethic.