Photographer Zheng Binjie’s aerial images capture the city’s sports facilities, as well as the national fitness trends behind them
September 14, 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.
How one character embodies a world, from the people below to the stars above
From a poorly made animation by a mother-son duo that became an international sensation to a Chinese take on an anti-war comedy set in the Middle East that took a dark turn, this summer’s Chinese cinema has been full of surprises
For decades, diners across China have turned to Lanzhou Lamian outlets for an affordable yet reliably filling bowl of hand-pulled noodles. Few, however, know that these noodles have little connection to the city of Lanzhou itself, and a recent rebranding campaign is trying to bring their true origins to light.
From the billowing robes of the Qing dynasty to the body-skimming silhouettes of the Republican era, the evolution of the “qipao,” a signature of Chinese dress, mirrors the story of Chinese women finding their place in the modern world, while a new generation is reclaiming it with fresh pride
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