As regional dialects regain attention through films, music, and social media, they are finding new ways to enter China’s cultural mainstream. Yet questions remain over whether they can find a place in a cultural landscape that has long favored Putonghua.
July 31, 2026
From AI-generated films gaining ground in China’s movie industry to the looming possiibility of corporate roles being replaced by artifical intellignece in the near future, technology has become an unavoidable and deeply embedded part of modern China.
The introduction of a new character in the hit “Love and Deepspace” franchise has landed developer Papergames in hot water and sparked debate over the business strategy behind one of China’s fastest-growing gaming sectors: female-oriented romance games
Born in 1930s China as the name of a grassroots movement supporting the country’s war effort, “gung ho” evolved into a popular American phrase celebrating teamwork
Dominant for club and country on the pitch, Erling Haaland has become a Chinese internet icon for his rare mix of humor, authenticity, and ease
Despite unfavorable viewing times, Chinese soccer fans are still showing up for the World Cup, supporting the team and stars of their own choice
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