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LIVING IN CHINA
How Three Beijing Business Owners Rode Out the Dining Ban
Three small business owners recount how they survived amid shop closures and restaurant dine-in bans during the latest Covid-19 outbreak
EDUCATION
Inside China’s “Gaokao Factory”
A former students recounts her grueling schedule and eventual withdrawal from Hengshui, a city notorious for exam-prep schools
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Discover the Many Legends of Dragon Boat Festival
Dozens of historical figures are commemorated on Duanwu Festival, so how exactly did the festival begin?
FOOD
How “Sour Stuff” Helps Guangxi Locals Beat the Summer Heat
Guangxi’s pickled “sour stuff (酸野)” is the perfect summer snack that comes in almost any flavor
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
The Last Falconers in the Altai Mountains
Two generations of a Kazakh family recall a life of partnership with birds of prey
FOOD
Discover China’s Many Forms of Barbecue
From fresh oysters in Guangdong to lamb skewers in Xinjiang, China’s barbecues come in countless sumptuous varieties
TRAVEL
Under Hainan’s Canopy
An extract from TWOC’s guide to Hainan explores the island’s astounding natural beauty, from lush rainforests to soaring mountains
TRAVEL
Travel Around China From Your Couch
The most off-beat virtual experiences for the locked down tourist
FOOD
Spring in Yunnan Means Rice in Every Color
The Dai people of Yunnan enjoy rice in every color as part of their peacock feast
TRAVEL
Where Empires Meet: Lüshun’s Complex Colonial Legacies
Lüshun’s history of colonial entanglement attracts visitors looking for stunning photo backdrops, but its story is difficult to tell
LIFE
The Coke Standard: Inside Shanghai’s Lockdown Barter Economy
Shanghai’s residents have turned to swapping supplies under lockdown—but is Coca-Cola really the most in-demand item?
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