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Anything Goose in this Classic Northeast Chinese Dish
Cozy up for winter in Dongbei with stewed goose in an iron wok
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Give Me Anything But Dumplings this Lunar New Year
What other foods do Chinese eat during the Lunar New Year?
LIFE
Best (and Worst) Tiger Fashions this Lunar New Year
International brands have released their annual animal zodiac-themed products—we rate them here
TRAVEL
The Sacred White Mountain on the China-DPRK Border
Formed by violent volcanic eruptions, the precipitous and mystical Mount Changbai continues to intrigue the curious and the brave
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Gimme Sugar: Fujian’s Ancient Sugar-Making Traditions Live On
Sugar-making in Longyan, Fujian province, is the sweetest job in town
ENTERTAINMENT
Viral Revival: Making Traditional Clothing Cool Again
Fashion influencer Ao Luojia talks about internet fame and updating traditional “hanfu” for modern tastes
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Make ’Em Laugh: How a Northeast Folk Performance Escaped Decline
By blending tradition with modern pop culture, northeastern “errenzhuan” was catapulted into the big leagues of Chinese showbusiness—but at what cost?
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
The Last Shamans of the Changbai Mountains
In Jilin province, shamans adapt ancient beliefs to the modern context
TRAVEL
The Nuclear Secret Under Chongqing’s Mountains
Under the mountains of Fuling, remnants of a top-secret nuclear project have come to light
FOOD
The Ubiquitous Street Snack That’s Neither Noodle Nor Roll
“Grilled cold noodle (烤冷面)” is a popular street delicacy to sate late-night cravings
TRAVEL
The Desert City Remembered for a Tragic Poet
Delingha in Qinghai was made famous by revered poet Haizi, now the city is trying to use that fame to boost tourism
ENTERTAINMENT
A Few More Entertainment Scandals for the Year’s End
This year has truly been a celebrity gossip bonanza, with a few more A-listers ending their career at the same time as 2021
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