Despite the infamous Great Firewall, China’s netizens are outgrowing internet users across the rest of the world. But what are they spending their online lives doing in the landscape that exists beyond the Wall? And what – if anything – is the rest of the world missing out on?

The Chinese govenment is notorious for control and censorship. And new documents suggest that a ‘social credit’ system could see people’s ability to get a table at a restaurant, or even get their kids into the best schools, affected by data collected via the ubiquity of smartphones and social media.

China’s Golden Shield Project – or the ‘Great Firewall’ – has long posed problems for video moguls looking to please domestic audiences. But with new regulations tightening censorship even further, how are media sites staying relevant in an increasingly crowded and insular market?

Due to advancements in tech, the news media has evolved substantially over the past decade, with many experts predicting the imminent death of the printed word. While a study from the Pew Research Center has found that younger generations still read the news, they're often finding it online.