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Video | Ha Ha Ha Haaland: Erling Haaland has become China’s favorite meme machine at the World Cup
How Norway’s striker Erling Haaland has become a Chinese internet icon for his memeability and goal-scoring prowess at the World Cup.
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“Can China’s Robots Do Real Jobs?”—A Sneak Peek Inside Our New Issue
Explore how China’s humanoid robots are moving from flashy demonstrations to real-world jobs, even as the nascent industry continues to face major ch…
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The Ghosts of Xuanwu Gate: A Bloody Coup and a Rewritten History
Fourteen hundred years ago this month, fratricidal bloodshed paved the way for one of China’s greatest emperors to ascend the throne. Yet what really…
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Why Are Chinese Players Boycotting the Country’s Most Lucrative Otome Game?
The introduction of a new character in the hit “Love and Deepspace” franchise has landed developer Papergames in hot water and sparked debate over th…
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Gung Ho: How a Linguistic Misunderstanding Became an American Catchphrase
Born in 1930s China, as the name of a grassroots movement supporting the country’s war effort, “gung ho” evolved into a popular American phrase celeb…
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Ha Ha Ha Haaland: How Norway’s Striker Became China’s Favorite World Cup Meme
Dominant for club and country on the pitch, Erling Haaland has become a Chinese internet icon off it for his rare mix of humor, authenticity, and ease
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Video | Ultra-bionic Humanoid Robots Went Viral: Is This the Future of Emotional Companionship?
Shenzhen-based UBTech recently launched its UWORLD U1 ultra-bionic humanoid robots, sparking controversy over their hefty price tags and the ambitiou…
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Unlike Their National Team, Chinese Fans Never Miss the World Cup
Despite unfavorable viewing times, Chinese soccer fans are still showing up for the World Cup, supporting the team and stars of their own choice
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Beneath the Drum Tower: A New Teahouse Blending Old Beijing Charm with Modern Comfort
In Beijing’s Xicheng district, dilapidated hutong houses have been transformed into teahouses, restaurants, and other spaces where visitors can rest …
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Civilization and Governance: A Conversation on an Inclusive China
In his revised edition of “Under Heaven: Inclusive China,” Peking University Professor Han Yuhai reimagines “tianxia” as an interconnected world shap…
