Dear Lao Ji, Here’s the Only 2025 Year-End Summary You Need

After a year of hardship and strife, it’s time to take a little comfort in the fact that China’s youth began to appreciate themselves

Xiaohan, or Minor Cold: When Winter Tightens Its Grip

The beginning of January has for millennia marked the beginning of Minor Cold in China, but questions remain as to how best to convey this ancient season to the English-speaking world

From Icy to an Ice Icon: How Harbin Became a Winter Wonderland

Since its founding in 1999, the Harbin Ice-Snow World has grown from a local initiative that provides residents with wintertime entertainment into the world’s largest celebration of ice

Emotional Economics: Why China’s Adults are Playing With Plushies Again

Designer toys are leading the growth of China’s “emotional economy,” as millennials and Gen Z seek brands that connect with their feelings