Prized in ancient China for their strength on and off the battlefield, horses have long been synonymous with talent and misused potential—a theme now resonating with the country’s youth
Check out the must-watch Chinese drama series from the highly competitive New Year releases, ranging from classic urban romances to mystery crime thrillers and revealing historical dramas
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Once again, the Chinese New Year—or Spring Festival—is just around the corner, arriving on February 17, 2026. As the biggest annual celebration in China kicks off, the dynamic Horse, the seventh zodiac animal, gallops into the spotlight, taking the reins and replacing the Snake to usher in a year of ambition, bravery, and strength.
Explore a world of original Chinese books and translations from The Commercial Press, the proud parent of The World of Chinese
Pushing back an increasingly online world, Shanghai art-game collective “rect repair” wants people to put down their phones and rediscover life in the city
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“Junshan Island no longer exists as a physical place on Lake Dongting. It has passed through the looking glass. You can see the island in this mirror, but there is no way to row a boat over to it.”
From the inspiring story of attempted murder survivor Wang Nuannuan to regulations banning slanders toward unmarried women, here are the top feminist stories of the year
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