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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…

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…

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…

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

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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Can China Build Its Own “Falcon 9”?

A decade in, China’s commercial space sector is entering its reusable-rocket era—a wave of debut flights, and a long way still to go. A LandSpace eng…

Dance Dance Revolution: For Now, China’s Robots Shine Brightest on Stage

They may have captured the hearts of the nation, but can China’s ubiquitous dancing robots go a step further and change the world of work?

Exit Stage Left: China’s Robots Need a Job

The country’s humanoids are moving from flashy performances to the real world of work, but challenges remain for this nascent industry

Eight Chinese Crime and Suspense Writers You Need to Read

Exploring the diverse voices shaping China’s contemporary mystery fiction, from literary noir to classic whodunits with a local twist