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Long before China's mission to Mars, ancient history deemed the "fire planet" an omen of disaster and the downfall of emperors
Misbehaving "bear kids" are causing damage at a high price
Long before China's mission to Mars, ancient history deemed the "fire planet" an omen of disaster and the downfall of emperors
Centuries before China's space program, Chinese poets pined for the moon in six classic poems
For over a decade, experts have been examining cryptic bamboo slips that may contain a lost version of Chinese history
Imaginative stories from China's oldest fairytale collection
Messages from Japanese coronavirus-relief donors highlight a history of cultural exchange with China
Diao Yinan’s stylized film noir tackles violence, crime, and the marginalized
With this year's new year screenings cancelled, we revisit five classic Chinese holiday-themed films
Two recent releases try to push the boundaries of “patriotic” filmmaking
An extraordinary trove presents answers from the Tang dynasty—as well as questions
After a century of service, Beijing's old "second airport" retires
How to talk about art like a critic
Wu Hao’s latest documentary tackles a conflict between taboo and tradition
More diverse than their predecessors, the latest generation of Chinese filmmakers still face struggles of their own
With the closure of Panda TV, the lucrative live-streaming era may finally be over
