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Innocent Hearts or Warped Wood?: Children in Ancient Chinese Philosophy
How the idea of a child’s innocence has shifted through Chinese history
Qufu: The “Holy City of the East” That Continues to Inspire Students Today
How an ancient teacher’s hometown becomes a holy city that attracts rulers and common people alike for over two millennia
Is Pro Wrestling Finally Finding Its Footing in China?
Beijing hosted its first-ever pro wrestling event in May. The World of Chinese went behind the scenes to find out why people are happily paying good money to watch scripted fights.
Why Urban Residential Buildings in China Are Prone to Grow “Old” and Hard to Renovate?
China has boasted the world’s fastest urbanization over the past decades, now with over 900 million people living in the cities. However, many residents face challenges—due to poor-quality construction and a lack of management and maintenance—either to have existing problems fixed or move.
Beyond Seasoning: The Story of Chinese Vinegar
Though not as omnipresent as soy sauce, vinegar has long been cherished in China, and now a new generation is discovering its tangy appeal
Classrooms Beneath the Himalayas: Why China’s “Migrant Learners” Are Turning to Nepal
More and more young Chinese are flocking to their western neighbor to study, travel, or simply escape the stresses of home life at an affordable rate—but not all leave satisfied, finding living conditions harsher than they had imagined
Ma’andi: The Mysterious Land of Butterflies
Cradled in the borderlands between Yunnan and Vietnam, the town of Ma’andi bursts to life each year as millions of butterflies hatch in unison—a fleeting marvel now shadowed by the pressures of over-tourism and the urgent need for preservation
The Gaokao Challenge: Can You Pass China’s Toughest Exam?
This year’s national college entrance exam put tens of millions of students to the test, now it’s your turn to answer these real test questions from Gaokao 2025
A Village Fashion Show Brings Ethnic Clothing into the Spotlight
A weekly runway show in a remote village in Guizhou has gone viral, drawing tourists from across the country—and attention from around the fashion world
China’s Rare Woods: Bearers of Beauty, Toil, and the Supernatural
Wood and the objects born from it have been coveted throughout Chinese history, but as access dwindles and consumer preferences change, it’s slowly losing its sheen
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