The Dreams of Tang Xianzu, the “Shakespeare of the East”

A contemporary of William Shakespeare, Ming dynasty playwright Tang Xianzu left a literary legacy built on dreams and love

FICTION

Make a Wish | Fiction

A small-town woman traveled to the capital to petition the Supreme AI, rumored to grant any desire. But who truly decides if a wish will come true?

FOOD

Where Red Pepper Meets Rosé: Yunnan and Guizhou Flavors Fuel China’s Bistro Craze

Originally a casual spot in France for affordable food and drinks, bistros in China, mainly themed on southwestern cuisines, have become high-end restaurants for dating, socializing, or simply “checking in”

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ANCIENT HISTORY

Rebellion, Corruption, and the Lychee: The History of Chinese Couriers

Long before express delivery became an everyday essential, ancient China had built an intricate courier system, though its bureaucracy also bred corruption and chaos

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HEALTH

Rethinking ADHD: Young Chinese Find Support and Strength in Safe Online Spaces

With growing awareness, many in China are finding support online and viewing ADHD as a source of strength, but experts caution against the romanticization of the condition and over-reliance on internet diagnoses

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SOCIETY

Youthful Nostalgia: Why China’s Gen Z Is Embracing the Past?

Explore why China’s Gen Z is turning to the past, the most cherished memories across generations, and more in our latest magazine issue

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TRAVEL

Azheke’s Shared Prosperity: From Remote Hamlet to Global Spotlight

Once a poverty-stricken village in the mountains of Yunnan, Azheke has turned tourism into a lifeline, distributing dividends among locals while preserving its UNESCO-recognized heritage

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