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In a Digital Age, Young Chinese Women Are Turning to Nüshu, a Centuries-Old Script, to Reclaim Strength
Once a secret script shared among women in Jiangyong, Hunan, Nüshu now inspires young female creators to reimagine its origins, create new works, and carry its culture and spirit forward
“Bumping” Into Adolescence: Kids’ Smartwatches and the Battleground Between Safety and Control
Children’s smartwatches have become big business in China, but do their safety features outweigh the potential risks to attention spans and social inclusion?
A Festival of Lights: How Lanterns Illuminate the Yuanxiao Festival Across China
From cyberpunk horse installations to “My Little Pony”-inspired lanterns, here’s a glimpse of how the Lantern Festival is lighting up every corner of the country
Power on a Paper: The Passport in Chinese History
Before the small, biometric-chipped booklet we now clutch when crossing borders, travel credentials in ancient China took many forms—from tokens and staffs to records inscribed on bamboo slips
Where Heroines Take the Reins
There’s no better way to celebrate the Year of the Horse than with Xiaxi’s all-female horse-themed parade
Going North: How Russia Became the New Frontier for Young Chinese Travelers
Seeking adventure off the beaten path, young Chinese travelers are increasingly heading to Russia—only to encounter a range of logistical hurdles, cultural barriers, and in some cases, fatal accidents
5 Places to Experience Chinese New Year at Its Best
From the “birthplace” of Spring Festival to a town glowing with fish-shaped lanterns and parades, here are some ideas for your Chinese New Year getaway
5 Folk Celebrations That Ring in the New Year
From a tower made of colorful steamed buns to the annual pork feast, here are some of the traditional new year celebration rituals that’s still alive across China
Olympic Chatter: Chinese Fans on the 2026 Winter Olympics
From quips about Team China’s outfit design to following the games with bated breath, here are the internet memes and slang inspired by the Milano-Cortina Olympics
In the Water With Shandong’s Winter Swimmers
At Jinan’s annual winter swimming competition, participants from across China and around the world plunge into icy waters, as a sport practiced mostly by older residents begins to catch on more widely
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