BOOKS
Seven Chinese Sci-Fi Writers You Should Be Reading in 2026
Explore the works of emerging voices in Chinese sci-fi, from an eco-utopian island to a sharpshooter capable of ending war and civilization itself, a…
BOOKS
Women, Seated: A Story of Female Relationships and Class Tension in Contemporary China
In her latest novel, Zhang Yueran offers a stark, nuanced portrait of three women from different socioeconomic backgrounds navigating power, desire, …
TV
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
GALLERY
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
TV
Kick off 2026 with 8 New C-Dramas
Check out the must-watch Chinese drama series from the highly competitive New Year releases, ranging from classic urban romances to mystery crime thr…
MUSIC
The Year in Chinese Music: Top Albums of 2025
From dream-pop haze to dialect rap and post-punk playfulness, a curated snapshot of the sounds shaping the year picked by leading tastemakers across …
BOOKS
Recommended Reads from The Commercial Press
Explore a world of original Chinese books and translations from The Commercial Press, the proud parent of The World of Chinese
TV
Binge-Worthy C-Dramas of the Season
From supernatural detective tales from ancient China to the fast-paced newsrooms of modern Hong Kong, here are eight Chinese drama series you shouldn…
ARTS
The All-Female Opera Reimagining Freedom, Love, and Fantasy
Yue opera, originated in Zhejiang and known for its gender-bending roles and progressive stage design, is building a feminist dreamscape for a new ge…
FILM
National Day Film Picks Despite Box Office Slump
From scams targeting the hearing-impaired to the long-awaited Three Kingdoms-themed animation, here are some notable films from this underwhelming Na…
FILM
Fate of the Moonlight: Three Generations of Women in the Crack Between City and Countryside
Qin Tian’s award-winning film exposes the growing pains of Chinese urbanization through the lens of gender
