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China’s Most Talked About Summer Movies (So Far)
The battle for the summer box office is still heating up in China. Here are some of the standout domestic productions that have generated buzz—both for better and for worse.
The Last Talent: Cai Lan’s Passing Closes a Chapter in Hong Kong Culture
With the death of the final member of the “Four Talents of Hong Kong,” TWOC revisits how these cultural figures influenced generations through their writing, wit, and screen presence
A Village Fashion Show Brings Ethnic Clothing into the Spotlight
A weekly runway show in a remote village in Guizhou has gone viral, drawing tourists from across the country—and attention from around the fashion world
A Slang Guide to the Labubu Craze: More Than Just a Toy?
As fans scramble to get their hands on a coveted Labubu, discover the viral slang and memes inspired by these “ugly-cute” dolls that have taken the world by storm
China’s Rare Woods: Bearers of Beauty, Toil, and the Supernatural
Wood and the objects born from it have been coveted throughout Chinese history, but as access dwindles and consumer preferences change, it’s slowly losing its sheen
Children Untaught: “Father-Destroying” Stories in Ancient China
Through greed, betrayal, or simple mischance, these ancient sons and daughters brought ruin upon their own fathers, officials, princes, and emperors alike
Are China’s Schools Ready for the Onslaught of AI?
Chinese schools are rushing to introduce artificial intelligence into the classroom, challenging students and teachers to keep pace
Jiangsu Finds Grassroots Football Glory in “Su-per League”
A recent amateur football league between Jiangsu’s 13 prefecture-level cities spurred a massive tourist drive in the province—as well as a healthy dose of competition
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
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