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How Chinese Gen Z Finds Small Pleasures in Designer Toys
Discover color, fun, and emotional charm at the 2025 Beijing International Art & Design Toy Show
What to Say When Squirrels Take Over the Office
After discovering that employees at one of China’s biggest snack companies are imbued with squirrel-related names, netizens have begun concocting their own. But is there a darker side to this seemingly playful trend?
A Century After Its Founding, Milan’s Chinatown Faces an Uncertain Future
Chinese migrants helped shape Milan’s Sarpi–Canonica district for a century, but soaring rents, shifting urban planning, and cultural tensions are now eroding the enclave’s diaspora-driven character. A new generation of Italian-Chinese entrepreneurs may determine whether it endures.
On the Chinese Screen: Classic Films to Modern Dramas
From the booming appeal of short-form micro-dramas to the rise of animation, China’s film and television industry is riding a wave that has captured global attention. Explore the latest media trends!
Essential Reads from The Commercial Press
Explore a world of original Chinese books and translations from The Commercial Press, the proud parent of The World of Chinese
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Recommended Reads from The Commercial Press
Explore a world of original Chinese books and translations from The Commercial Press, the proud parent of The World of Chinese
Why Netizens Can’t Stop Arguing About Qing Court Gossip
Forget about Princess Di—the Qing court was rife with rumors that rival any modern royal scandal, from identity-swapped emperors and contested successions to imperial assassinations, some even verified
War of Words: How Chinese College Students and Professors Survive the Thesis Season
Under the looming pressure of graduation and thesis defense, students and their mentors have resorted to academic sarcasm to cope with stress
Binge-Worthy C-Dramas of the Season
From supernatural detective tales from ancient China to the fast-paced newsrooms of modern Hong Kong, here are eight Chinese drama series you shouldn’t miss this season
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