Jiangsu Finds Grassroots Football Glory in “Su-per League”

A recent amateur football league between Jiangsu’s 13 prefecture-level cities spurred a massive tourist drive in the province—as well as a healthy dose of competition

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The Sweet and the Sour: A History of Yogurt in China

Yogurt has long been enjoyed in disparate regions across the country—even honored with a dedicated festival among Tibetan communities. But as it becomes increasingly ubiquitous at tourist sites and faces a string of recent scandals, is public sentiment beginning to sour?

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China’s Small-Screen Scene-Stealers of 2025 (So Far)

From historical epics to modern thrillers, these are the eight C-drama shows you shouldn’t miss from the first half of 2025

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How Livestreams Became China’s Newest Tool for Selling Books

Livestreaming has boosted book sales in China via its massive online traffic, but does it translate into real gains for publishers, or just a short-term ploy to cash in?

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Money First, Love Later: How Young People Are Redefining the “Internet Valentine’s Day”

May 20, also known as the “Chinese Internet Valentine’s Day,” has over the years morphed into yet another shopping festival, much like the equally made-up “Singles Day.” But this year, the memes and slang that emerged seemed to push back against both consumerism and romance.

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Every “Body” Dance Now: How a Chinese Troupe Is Moving Differently

Since its founding in 2008, TAO Dance Theater has pushed the limits of physical movement—now it’s inviting amateurs to do the same

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