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The Olympic Pipe Dream of China’s Sports Majors
Students of sports majors face the tough reality of limited job opportunities after graduation
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Ting Bu Dong? China’s Surging Demand for Foreign Language Tour Guides
As China seeks to attract more international tourists, the need for multilingual guides is on the rise
EDUCATION
Why Are Chinese College Students Shunning Dorm Living?
The lack of privacy in communal dorms and disputes with roommates have prompted many college students to seek off-campus housing, only to find their …
ENTERTAINMENT
Riding Solo: The Struggles of Roller Coaster Enthusiasts in China’s Sparse Thrill Scene
An American roller coaster enthusiast’s bumpy road to find good rides and community
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Prayers, Calligraphy, and Hanfu: How Chinese Kids Usher in Their First Day of School
Incoming first-graders in China participate in the “First Writing Ceremonies” before starting elementary school to better their chances of a gainful …
ENTERTAINMENT
Monkeying Around: Chinese Gamers on the ‘Black Myth’ Phenomenon
We gathered people to play the hottest game of the year. Here’s what they had to say about it.
TRAVEL
Cruising the Yangtze: Monkeys, Math Tutors, and Magnificent Views on the Way to the Three Gorges
What’s it like to board a ten-thousand-ton ship and embark on a 4-day, 3-night cruise down the Yangtze, China’s largest river?
LIFE
Can Young Chinese Sustain Their Newfound Rural Life by Simply Farming the Land?
As competition in cities increases, a small but growing contingent of Chinese youth are returning to the countryside to till the land and look for in…
FOOD
Spice It Up: Why Hunan Cuisine Is Conquering China
Known for its spicy, stir-fried dishes, Hunan cuisine has enjoyed a surge in popularity in recent years, but not everyone is happy about it
FOOD
The Timeless Appeal of Jasmine
Celebrate summer with jasmine tea and discover why this floral-infused brew remains a perennial favorite across generations in China
ENTERTAINMENT
Little Tyrants: A Brief History of Chinese Video Game Consoles
A new generation of researchers and archivists reexamines the underappreciated history of China-made video game consoles, challenging long-held notio…
LIVING IN CHINA
The Noodle Shop and the Holy Cave
A French-Chinese blogger’s dusty road home in China’s wild west
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