Wang Zijing (王紫荆)

Wang Zijing is a writer who has been working with words and intercultural communications since 2019. She loves telling authentic human stories, with a special focus on women's lives and gender topics. She draws constant inspiration from liberal arts studies.

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Chinese woman buying chestnuts at a stall in Wuhan

FOOD

Nostalgia in a Nutshell: How Roasted Nuts and Seeds Become a Staple Winter Snack in China

Once a humble household snack sold by the streetsides, “chaohuo” has now become a hundred-billion-yuan business—but for many, its real value still lies in memory, ritual, and the taste of New Year

FOOD

Nostalgia in a Nutshell: How Roasted Nuts and Seeds Become a Staple Winter Snack in China

BUSINESS

Smooth Operator: The Vending Massage Chairs Invading China’s Public Spaces

Amid the pressures of modern living, vending massage chairs have proven a cheap and easy way for young people to unwind. But is this trend built to last—or will it be over as quickly as the massages themselves?

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FOOD

Beyond the Cup: How Instant Noodles Evolved with China

Once a staple food for train rides home during the Chinese New Year, instant noodles in China are now struggling to sustain growth

ENTERTAINMENT

Beyond the Crown: Miss Hong Kong’s Shifting Influence

How Hong Kong’s once-iconic beauty pageant evolved through decades of cultural shifts, media scrutiny, and changing definitions of beauty

IDIOMS

Idiomized: How to Condemn a Hypocrite in 4 Characters

Learn these essential Chinese “chengyu” to call out treacherous and deceitful people