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Portrait of the Egg in China: More Than Just Food
From ancient creation myths to everyday meals, the humble egg has long been woven into Chinese culture and cuisine
August 3, 2026
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Modern China: Exploring the Role of Technology in Everyday Life
From AI-generated films gaining ground in China’s movie industry to the looming possiibility of corporate roles being replaced by artifical intellignece in the near future, technology has become an unavoidable and deeply embedded part of modern China.
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The Ghosts of Xuanwu Gate: A Bloody Coup and a Rewritten History
Fourteen hundred years ago this month, fratricidal bloodshed paved the way for one of China’s greatest emperors to ascend the throne. Yet what really happened remains a mystery.
Why Are Chinese Players Boycotting the Country’s Most Lucrative Otome Game?
The introduction of a new character in the hit “Love and Deepspace” franchise has landed developer Papergames in hot water and sparked debate over the business strategy behind one of China’s fastest-growing gaming sectors: female-oriented romance games
Gung Ho: How a Linguistic Misunderstanding Became an American Catchphrase
Born in 1930s China as the name of a grassroots movement supporting the country’s war effort, “gung ho” evolved into a popular American phrase celebrating teamwork
Ha Ha Ha Haaland: How Norway’s Striker Became China’s Favorite World Cup Meme
Dominant for club and country on the pitch, Erling Haaland has become a Chinese internet icon for his rare mix of humor, authenticity, and ease
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