Ancient China’s Favorite Poisons
Tales of treachery behind four toxins from Chinese history
Discover China’s Many Forms of Barbecue
From fresh oysters in Guangdong to lamb skewers in Xinjiang, China’s barbecues come in countless sumptuous varieties
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The Evolution of Factory Life in China’s Industrial Northeast
A look back at the past of one of Jilin’s most important industries shows just how far the province has come
Under Hainan’s Canopy
An extract from TWOC’s guide to Hainan explores the island’s astounding natural beauty, from lush rainforests to soaring mountains
Shanghai University Mocked for Online Swimming Exam and Other Trending News
Online swim exam mocked, Shanghai gradually opens up, “baijiu” ice cream launched, woman sells goodnight messages—it’s Viral Week
Useful Chinese Idioms About Insects
As summer begins and cicadas start humming, learn some common insect-related “chengyu”
Travel Around China From Your Couch
The most off-beat virtual experiences for the locked down tourist
Beijing’s Outbreak Spawns Even More Covid Slang
As Covid prevention policies roll on, so too do online slang and memes
The Legendary Century-Long Life of a Leprosy Patient, Part 1
From wandering the streets to living in a leprosy colony, an ordinary 93-year-old woman recounts an extraordinary century of life
The Legendary Century-Long Life of a Leprosy Patient, Part 2
Read the second part of the story of Xu He as she leaves the leprosy village—and find out why she comes back
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