What was once a banned pastime in the 1980s has transformed into a nationwide cultural movement—filled with joy, competition, and camaraderie
Steamed dishes, or “zhengcai,” are convenient, affordable, and healthy—and growing in popularity in China’s competitive restaurant scene, which has l…
Ne Zha transcended his origins as a Buddhist deity to emerge as a rebellious, anti-patriarchal hero in popular culture
Six individuals from different generations share their most treasured memories and why they’re significant
Faced with mounting pressures from overseas tariffs and dwindling labor and growing competition at home, the future of the city’s decades-long dress …
After the opening of nearly 1,000 “Russian goods” stores in the country over the past year, consumers and authorities are beginning to question the t…
As more Chinese women turn to influencers like Li Dan for guidance, growing concerns about their expertise and commercial motivations are becoming ha…
From ancient scholars to modern youth, timeless scents like sandalwood and jasmine continue to captivate young Chinese, offering solace in an increas…
In the face of increasingly extreme weather conditions, unlikely bonds are being forged in the southern province between concerned citizens and the g…
More than a hundred years ago, the Vietnamese stopped using a logographic script, with its characters borrowed from Chinese. But traces of the old la…
From carving on wood to “flying cards” in red envelopes, how people expressed their New Year’s greeting, or “bainian” in ancient China
Once a staple food for train rides home during the Chinese New Year, instant noodles in China are now struggling to sustain growth
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