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The Olympic Pipe Dream of China’s Sports Majors
Students of sports majors face the tough reality of limited job opportunities after graduation
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Red Alert: The Challenge of Bringing a Chinese Classic to Screen
Classic novel “Dream of the Red Chamber” has been subject to dozens of film and TV adaptations in the last century, but why is no one satisfied?
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Ting Bu Dong? China’s Surging Demand for Foreign Language Tour Guides
As China seeks to attract more international tourists, the need for multilingual guides is on the rise
EDUCATION
Why Are Chinese College Students Shunning Dorm Living?
The lack of privacy in communal dorms and disputes with roommates have prompted many college students to seek off-campus housing, only to find their …
SOCIAL CHINESE
The Art of Chinese Clickbait
Attention! Here are the headline-writing techniques you need to master on China’s internet!
BUSINESS
Indie Hopes and Creativity at China’s Largest Board Game Convention
Board games have supposedly been played in China for 4,000 years. But are local designers ready to take the industry to new heights?
ENTERTAINMENT
Riding Solo: The Struggles of Roller Coaster Enthusiasts in China’s Sparse Thrill Scene
An American roller coaster enthusiast’s bumpy road to find good rides and community
SOCIETY
Can China’s Zoo Boom Ever Lead to Better Animal Welfare?
As ecologically-minded and media-savvy zoos grow in popularity among young Chinese, experts debate the role that animal parks should play in the urba…
BUSINESS
New Goal for Coal: The Struggle to Repurpose China’s Abandoned Mines
Former mines are being turned into public gardens and tourist attractions as China looks to a post-coal future, but the transition has not been smooth
IDIOMS
Idiomized: Join the Wukong Hype in 4 Characters
Learn these commonly used “chengyu” inspired by the superpowers of the Monkey King
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Havoc in HR: How Chinese Workers Found a New Champion in ‘Wukong’
The much-anticipated video game has birthed various memes on the tribulations of the Monkey King (and Chinese “corporate monkeys”)
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Prayers, Calligraphy, and Hanfu: How Chinese Kids Usher in Their First Day of School
Incoming first-graders in China participate in the “First Writing Ceremonies” before starting elementary school to better their chances of a gainful …
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