ANCIENT HISTORY

The Origins of Ancient (and Not-So-Ancient) Chinese Place Names

Modern Chinese place names that reflect ancient history and traditional naming conventions

NEWS

Viral Week Ep. 150

Weibo’s homophobia, whistleblower sued, unlucky names, and a late-night fugitive arrest—it’s Viral Week

LANGUAGE, TRADITIONAL CULTURE

Fantastic Chinese Names and How To Pick Them

Famous and powerful foreigners get their Chinese names a few key ways