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 ha…
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 co…
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 addressi…
With the 2025 World Expo underway, take a look back at China’s long-standing presence and key milestones at the global fair
What was once a banned pastime in the 1980s has transformed into a nationwide cultural movement—filled with joy, competition, and camaraderie
A look back on China’s attempts to end imperial rule through political assassinations
A history of Chinese marriage ads, from newspaper columns to matchmaking TV shows and mobile dating apps
The campaign to replace traditional characters with a phonetic system reflected Chinese society’s desire for change during the 20th century
Discover the origin of Labor Day celebrations in China and how it became one of the country’s most important holidays
How Chinese ID cards evolved from simple handwritten cards in 1984, to sophisticated digital documents essential for everything from riding the train…
How China’s hotels transformed from exclusive spaces for the privileged to accommodation for the masses
In the early 20th century, debate raged in China over whether to accept a deluge of Japanese loanwords
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