A Stunted Soybean: 13 Years at My Family’s Tofu Workshop

With a childhood spent working day and night making tofu, a young man reflects on the changes his family and the society went through

ANCIENT HISTORY

How Did Ancient Chinese Wash Their Clothes?

With no washing machines or chemical detergents available, ancient Chinese had to get innovative to keep their clothes clean

FILM

Can a Comedy Film Combat Online Defamation?

Acclaimed for its focus on cyber bullying and online rumors, the film “Post Truth” courts controversy for its shallow view on the surging social issue

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While most magazines and media setup a paywall, The World of Chinese has built a flexible option that still allows readers to get free access to content or buy premium ones too.

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STREET TALK

Chinese Netizens Are Asking: Have You Spoken Decently Today?

How the “yin-yang tone” of Chinese netizens turns praise into criticism and sincerity into satire

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TECHNOLOGY

The Shady World of Chinese Online Reviews

Welcome to the world of Chinese consumer reviews, where fakes lurk round every corner and a “water army” can torpedo e-commerce businesses

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SOCIETY

How Ancient Chinese Scammers Tricked Consumers

Ancient Chinese consumers had to watch out for all manner of frauds and fake goods

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NEWS

Weird and Colorful Proposals from this Year’s “Two Sessions”

Some of the most notable and controversial proposals from the annual meetings of China’s legislative bodies

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