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The Sweet and the Sour: A History of Yogurt in China
Yogurt has long been enjoyed in disparate regions across the country—even honored with a dedicated festival among Tibetan communities. But as it becomes increasingly ubiquitous at tourist sites and faces a string of recent scandals, is public sentiment beginning to sour?
China’s Small-Screen Scene-Stealers of 2025 (So Far)
From historical epics to modern thrillers, these are the eight C-drama shows you shouldn’t miss from the first half of 2025
Beyond Zongzi: The Other Dragon Boat Food
The salted duck egg is an icon in Jiangnan cuisine. It’s most popular during the Dragon Boat Festival, but no time is a bad time for this classic delicacy.
Overseas, Optimized: How AI Is Driving China’s Next E-commerce Push
As AI tools become more accessible than ever, China’s business-savvy merchants are using them to better sell their products overseas—but questions remain about where the line lies between fair play and deception, artistry and theft
When Youth Tourism Meets Village Life in Altay, Xinjiang | Photo Story
As Xinjiang’s Altay rises as a trendy escape for urban youth, a long-time resident captures life in the local villages
Smart Earth: How AI Is Rewriting Rural China
In China’s changing countryside, young farmers and local officials are embracing AI to tackle conundrums from the aging population to pest control
能: A Character Capable of Anything
How the original character for “bear” came to mean ability, power, and more
How Livestreams Became China’s Newest Tool for Selling Books
Livestreaming has boosted book sales in China via its massive online traffic, but does it translate into real gains for publishers, or just a short-term ploy to cash in?
Money First, Love Later: How Young People Are Redefining the “Internet Valentine’s Day”
May 20, also known as the “Chinese Internet Valentine’s Day,” has over the years morphed into yet another shopping festival, much like the equally made-up “Singles Day.” But this year, the memes and slang that emerged seemed to push back against both consumerism and romance.
Every “Body” Dance Now: How a Chinese Troupe Is Moving Differently
Since its founding in 2008, TAO Dance Theater has pushed the limits of physical movement—now it’s inviting amateurs to do the same
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