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The Second Tale: Tradition Meets the Self in “YAO-Chinese Folktales 2”
The sequel to China’s beloved animation anthology turns boldly inward, but not every story finds its footing
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The Second Tale: Tradition Meets the Self in “YAO-Chinese Folktales 2”
The sequel to China’s beloved animation anthology turns boldly inward, but not every story finds its footing
Maotai Drifters: Work and Life in China’s Liquor Capital
Photographer Ma Changyu, a former worker in Maotai, documents the surreal contrasts of solitude and bustle that define the baijiu-producing town
A Man, Three Pairs of Flip-Flops, and 574 Kilometers of Hike Home
Young artist Guo “Slipper King” Dingfen is rebranding a maligned footwear from his hometown into a collective memory of a generation
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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