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What Makes China’s Legal Exam the Toughest in the Nation?
With a record number of people taking the Chinese bar exam this year, attention has turned once again to the country’s toughest exam—and to how it has evolved from selecting imperial officials to fostering public legal awareness today
The Glamour and the Gloom of Cabin Life for China’s Female Flight Attendants
Once a privilege for the few, air travel has changed dramatically—along with the female cabin crew who are now speaking out against unfair working conditions and unnecessary, even dangerous, dress codes
The Rocky History of China’s Marriage Law Reforms
On the 75th anniversary of China’s first marriage law, a look back at how far the legal framework has come, from advancing women’s rights to addressing the demographic crisis
170 Years of China and the World Expo | Photo Story
With the 2025 World Expo underway, take a look back at China’s long-standing presence and key milestones at the global fair
History of Ballroom Dancing in China
What was once a banned pastime in the 1980s has transformed into a nationwide cultural movement—filled with joy, competition, and camaraderie
Bullets of Revolution: A Brief History of Political Assassinations in China
A look back on China’s attempts to end imperial rule through political assassinations
Lonely Hearts Transformed: The Evolution of Chinese Marriage Advertisements
A history of Chinese marriage ads, from newspaper columns to matchmaking TV shows and mobile dating apps
Letters of Revolution: The Failed Movement to Eradicate Chinese Characters
The campaign to replace traditional characters with a phonetic system reflected Chinese society’s desire for change during the 20th century
How Labor Day Shaped Modern China
Discover the origin of Labor Day celebrations in China and how it became one of the country’s most important holidays
One Card to Rule Them All: The History of China’s ID System
How Chinese ID cards evolved from simple handwritten cards in 1984, to sophisticated digital documents essential for everything from riding the train to playing video games
