Designed for fragmented attention and instant access, mini-games have evolved from a niche product designed by small studios into an increasingly AI-…
In China’s high-pressure cities, young people are turning to crochet to slow down and heal, but as the hobby booms, some fear commercialization is un…
How Jianshui in Yunnan has survived time and urban development, remaining vibrant with everyday life that has lasted for centuries
Explore how traditional arts and crafts are finding new ways to connect with modern audiences in our latest issue
From ancestral worship to joyous festivities, discover the rich cultural significance of Sanyuesan, or Shangsi Festival, across China
Dating and marriage-themed reality shows are booming as the real-life marriage rate declines in China
As cities across China welcome the arrival of spring, the latest trend of “colorwalk”—where young people explore their surroundings based on a chosen…
The gains and growing pains of China’s ICH preservation over two and a half decades
While many of China’s intangible heritage traditions are struggling to survive, recent commercialization efforts have helped to transform some into s…
As concerns grow over the decline of China’s intangible cultural heritage, young inheritors, veteran artisans, and enthusiasts are finding new ways t…
Photographer Ma Changyu, a former worker in Maotai, documents the surreal contrasts of solitude and bustle that define the baijiu-producing town
While the southwestern province’s fermented soup has grown in popularity over the past several years, businesses still face challenges promoting it a…
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