While high-speed rail has transformed the country over the past decade, some of the last remaining slow trains offer a window into the fading rhythm of rural life
November 2, 2026
To understand contemporary China, one must look back into its past. As one of the world’s oldest civilizations, China’s more than 5,000 years of history are not confined to textbooks and museums; they continue to offer living wisdom today. Its long history was shaped not only by emperors and legendary figures, but also by the countless ordinary people who have lived on this land.
From fanfiction to tattoos, historic displays of fan support could look surprisingly similar to today
Discover how China’s health policy, the fitness industry, and new weight-loss drugs are reshaping the fight against obesity in the country
From crime investigations to fantastical adventures and everyday warmth, here are four Chinese web novelists making it big in the “danmei” romance genre
From opera and symphonic concerts to chamber music and crossover performances, the 29th Beijing Music Festival, running from October 9 to 20, brings together nine acclaimed ensembles and 700 artists for events across the capital
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