How Residential Renovation Became China’s New Urban Battleground

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Inside China’s Rigorous Education System

Whether it‘s writing the life-changing college entrance exam (gaokao), attending night school as an adult, preparing for the stressful civil service exam, or taking fun lessons at senior colleges after retirement, education has shaped every stage of life in China.

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Is Pro Wrestling Finally Finding Its Footing in China?

Beijing hosted its first-ever pro wrestling event in May. The World of Chinese went behind the scenes to find out why people are happily paying good money to watch scripted fights.

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How China’s Malls Are Rewriting Themselves

As China’s malls struggle in an era of e-commerce and slowing consumption, some are becoming lifestyle hubs, nostalgic sanctuaries—and even public service centers

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Hooked on Serenity: China’s Gen Z Fishing Revival

China’s urban youths are recasting fishing, an ancient activity associated with retirees, into modern struggles and philosophies

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Beyond Seasoning: The Story of Chinese Vinegar

Though not as omnipresent as soy sauce, vinegar has long been cherished in China, and now a new generation is discovering its tangy appeal

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