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6 Weird and Wonderful Museums to Visit in China (and the Virtual Realm)
From paper airplanes to the inner worlds of mental patients, explore these fascinating Chinese museums
As the “2D Goods Economy” Explodes in China, Can Fantasy Worlds Solve Real-life Woes?
With the sale of anime-related products now a multi-billion-yuan industry, there’s no sign of the trend slowing down. But who are the beneficiaries, and what impact has this explosion in popularity had on the subcultures it grew out of?
育: The Character That Follows You From Birth
Explore the character that encompasses birth, nurture, and education
What to Read in Chinese Literature
Discover newly released books, translated literature, our latest collection of in-depth book reviews, Chinese sci-fi short stories from acclaimed authors, and the latest literary trends shaping contemporary China
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Can a Local Supermarket Save China’s Offline Retail Sector?
Despite the economic downturn, Pangdonglai, a once-obscure regional supermarket, is thriving—yet its success may be difficult to replicate
Peculiar Devices: A History of Robotic Fantasies in Ancient China
From pedestrian wheelbarrows imbued with mystical powers to mechanical beings that poured wine for Tang dynasty courtiers, ancient China birthed mechanical wonders that blurred the line between craft and myth
Borderline Addicted: How Shenzhen Became Hongkongers’ Weekend Escape Plan
Once a shoppers’ paradise, Hong Kong now watches its residents head north in search of low prices, lush parks, and luxe experiences
Divine Departure: When a Goddess Flies Commercial
How a Song dynasty goddess continues to protect—from ancient seafarers on the maritime silk road to modern exporters in today’s global trade war
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