Getting Sour: How Guizhou’s Sour Soup Went National

While the southwestern province’s fermented soup has grown in popularity over the past several years, businesses still face challenges promoting it as a debate over “authentic flavors” continues to simmer

Women of China: Past, Present, Future

China has undergone a notable feminist cultural shift in recent years, with young women increasingly embracing feminist ideas—even as many continue to struggle for recognition in both their careers and family life. At The World of Chinese, we are committed to telling stories from women’s perspectives. Explore our collection on Chinese women, from antiquity to the present day.

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ANCIENT HISTORY

Power on a Paper: The Passport in Chinese History

Before the small, biometric-chipped booklet we now clutch when crossing borders, travel credentials in ancient China took many forms—from tokens and staffs to records inscribed on bamboo slips

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TRADITIONAL CULTURE

Where Heroines Take the Reins

There’s no better way to celebrate the Year of the Horse than with Xiaxi’s all-female horse-themed parade

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TRAVEL

Going North: How Russia Became the New Frontier for Young Chinese Travelers

Seeking adventure off the beaten path, young Chinese travelers are increasingly heading to Russia—only to encounter a range of logistical hurdles, cultural barriers, and in some cases, fatal accidents

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CHINESE CHARACTERS

修: The Character That Builds and Repairs

From your appearance to your inner world, this is the character to mastering every new year

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