Exploring the diverse voices shaping China’s contemporary mystery fiction, from literary noir to classic whodunits with a local twist
How a new “dictionary for rappers” is helping writers rhyme by continuing an ancient Chinese tradition
A low-budget, dialect film with no big-name stars, “Dear You” has become one of China’s most celebrated films in recent memory—and a quiet rebuke to …
As publishers increasingly rely on book vloggers to drive sales, questions over authenticity, algorithms, and fabrication continue to grow
Check out our roundup of the newest Chinese drama releases—dark comedy, crime thrillers, urban romance, and the turbulent life of a traditional opera…
While the box office revenue remained lukewarm this Labor Day holiday, many domestic films won over audiences and critics alike, from the poignant st…
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…
In her latest novel, Zhang Yueran offers a stark, nuanced portrait of three women from different socioeconomic backgrounds navigating power, desire, …
The sequel to China’s beloved animation anthology turns boldly inward, but not every story finds its footing
Young artist Guo “Slipper King” Dingfen is rebranding a maligned footwear from his hometown into a collective memory of a generation
Check out the must-watch Chinese drama series from the highly competitive New Year releases, ranging from classic urban romances to mystery crime thr…
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