TRAVEL
Cruel Seas
“Widow’s islands” on China’s seas highlight rural population decline and poor safety standards in fishing
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Gimme Shelter
On World Refugee Day, China’s role in the growing humanitarian crisis is called into question
EDUCATION
The TWOC Gaokao Essay Guide
Our tips for the most mind-boggling prompts from this year’s essay tests
TRAVEL
Manchester gets on its Mobike
Chinese bike-sharing behemoth launches its first scheme outside Asia in the UK
EDUCATION
Good Enough for Gaokao?
Test your English comprehension against college entrance exam-takers
TRAVEL
China’s Worst Tourist Spots?
A sampling of China’s worst tourist spots, according to disgruntled travelers on TripAdvisor
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Gaokao Superstitions
Purple buttocks? Qipao-wearing? Anxious test-takers and parents have many rituals for the big day
EDUCATION
China’s Dream Schools
As another year’s gaokao season starts, here are China’s most searched universities online
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Awakening Ancient Dragons
The stories of the five most famous dragons in Chinese mythology
