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The Rise of China’s Mini-Game Industry

Designed for fragmented attention and instant access, mini-games have evolved from a niche product designed by small studios into an increasingly AI-…

Yang Tingting (杨婷婷)

May 15, 2026

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An Antidote to Speed: How China’s Urban Youth Are Stitching Their Way to Peace of Mind

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…

Venla Tang

May 9, 2026

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Jianshui: One of China’s Last “Living” Ancient Cities

How Jianshui in Yunnan has survived time and urban development, remaining vibrant with everyday life that has lasted for centuries

Tan Yunfei (谭云飞)& Zhong Ming (钟鸣)

April 29, 2026

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When Heritage Goes Viral

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April 24, 2026

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Celebrating Sanyuesan: A Vibrant Fusion of Tradition and Myth

From ancestral worship to joyous festivities, discover the rich cultural significance of Sanyuesan, or Shangsi Festival, across China

Liu Jue (刘珏)

April 20, 2026

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Dating by Proxy: Why Young Chinese Prefer Dating Shows to Real Dates

Dating and marriage-themed reality shows are booming as the real-life marriage rate declines in China

Tan Yunfei (谭云飞)

April 15, 2026

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A Walk in Color: Chasing Spring Across 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 Editors

April 13, 2026

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What’s Driving China’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Boom?

The gains and growing pains of China’s ICH preservation over two and a half decades

Liu Jue (刘珏)

April 10, 2026

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How China Turns Intangible Heritage Into Tangible Returns

While many of China’s intangible heritage traditions are struggling to survive, recent commercialization efforts have helped to transform some into s…

Hayley Zhao

April 6, 2026

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Old Techniques, New Vibes: How China’s Inheritors Are Reshaping Ancient Arts

As concerns grow over the decline of China’s intangible cultural heritage, young inheritors, veteran artisans, and enthusiasts are finding new ways t…

Yang Tingting (杨婷婷)

March 25, 2026

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Maotai Drifters: Work and Life in China’s Liquor Capital

Photographer Ma Changyu, a former worker in Maotai, documents the surreal contrasts of solitude and bustle that define the baijiu-producing town

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March 20, 2026

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Getting Sour: How Guizhou’s Sour Soup Went National

While the southwestern province’s fermented soup has grown in popularity over the past several years, businesses still face challenges promoting it a…

Tan Yunfei (谭云飞)

March 16, 2026

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