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Nostalgia in a Nutshell: How Roasted Nuts and Seeds Become a Staple Winter Snack in China
Once a humble household snack sold by the streetsides, “chaohuo” has now become a billion-yuan business—but for many, its real value still lies in memory, ritual, and the taste of New Year
Refined or Flashy: Are China’s Micro-Dramas Really Evolving?
Since their conception, the micro-drama format has been in constant flux, but does a new injection of capital—boosting production values and drawing big names—as well as interest by the state and companies abroad, really spell a more refined future for the genre?
Why China’s Youth Are Seeking Solitude in the Wild
As a local wilderness survival contest goes viral, young people are rediscovering the allure of nature, both in their free time or via livestreams
Recommended Reads from The Commercial Press
Explore a world of original Chinese books and translations from The Commercial Press, the proud parent of The World of Chinese
Why Netizens Can’t Stop Arguing About Qing Court Gossip
Forget about Princess Di—the Qing court was rife with rumors that rival any modern royal scandal, from identity-swapped emperors and contested successions to imperial assassinations, some even verified
War of Words: How Chinese College Students and Professors Survive the Thesis Season
Under the looming pressure of graduation and thesis defense, students and their mentors have resorted to academic sarcasm to cope with stress
Binge-Worthy C-Dramas of the Season
From supernatural detective tales from ancient China to the fast-paced newsrooms of modern Hong Kong, here are eight Chinese drama series you shouldn’t miss this season
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War Relics, Durian Slippers and Magical Encounters in Dongxing, China’s Southern Border
A Guangxi border town shaped by war, migration, cultural exchange, and subtropical flavors
The All-Female Opera Reimagining Freedom, Love, and Fantasy
Yue opera, originated in Zhejiang and known for its gender-bending roles and progressive stage design, is building a feminist dreamscape for a new generation
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