Stuffed buns and bubble tea are two of the latest delicacies to be added to the English language’s ever-growing menu of mouthwatering Chinese terminology
October 22, 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.
With a growing overseas audience, this season’s Chinese series have much to offer, from historical and workplace romance to matters of national security, law and order
How a dark history of coercion, forced labor, and maritime trade transformed a Chinese port city into an evocative English verb
A screenwriter for English micro-dramas details how his job of communicating with directors and actors and getting things done on a shoestring budget became feeding prompts to AI generators almost overnight
How a trademark case between a French luxury giant and a Chinese milk tea chain became a national argument over who can use an ancient motif
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