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
Evading strict censorship around religious and supernatural content, Chinese horror games have long used cultural elements like paper money, ancestra…
Beijing-based arts collective Spittoon has partnered with a British publisher to release a stellar anthology, bringing essential contemporary Chinese…
Despite the growing popularity and availability of hairy crabs, one of China’s most sought-after delicacies, both consumers and sellers face challeng…
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From extreme drought and typhoons to growing renewable energy capacity, here are the key environmental stories shaping China in 2024
A roundup of 2024’s notable books and translations by Chinese, expat, and diaspora authors
Exploring the best of China’s 2024 video game releases, from indie gems to blockbusters
From Christmas trees in shopping malls to a Christmas village in a northernmost town, here’s how the holiday is celebrated across China
An imaginary Chinese village during the reform and opening up era, with its oft-referenced “Toon Street,” is vividly depicted in a newly translated s…
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