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The Pushback Against Invasive Sexual Health Exams in China
Chinese women are speaking up about pain and shame on the gynecologist’s table
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The Timeless Appeal of Jasmine
Celebrate summer with jasmine tea and discover why this floral-infused brew remains a perennial favorite across generations in China
ENTERTAINMENT
Little Tyrants: A Brief History of Chinese Video Game Consoles
A new generation of researchers and archivists reexamines the underappreciated history of China-made video game consoles, challenging long-held notio…
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Nine Chinese Athletes to Watch at the Paris Olympics
TWOC editors have rounded up a list of Chinese athletes you’ll want to keep an eye on at the 33rd Olympic Games
STREET TALK
An American in Shanghai Redefines What It Means to “City”
Shanghai-based American influencer Paul Mike Ashton’s viral meme, “city bu city,” transforms the concept of urbanity
ARTS
Framing Contrast: Photographer Yan Jiacheng on the Search for Authenticity
The work of Guangzhou-based photographer Yan Jiacheng captures life on the fringes through documentary and conceptual methods
HISTORICAL FIGURES
Wen Yiduo: The Poet, The Martyr
Wen Ting, the great-granddaughter of Republican Era-poet Wen Yiduo, talks about her great-grandfather’s cultural and emotional legacy
CHINESE CHARACTERS
物: The Ox, the Earth, and the Infinite
How the character for “ox” evolved to encompass everything within the cosmos
LIVING IN CHINA
The Noodle Shop and the Holy Cave
A French-Chinese blogger’s dusty road home in China’s wild west
IDIOMS
Idiomized: How to Flaunt Your Wealth in 4 Characters
Learn these essential Chinese proverbs to describe lavish living, obscene wealth, and the pitfalls of extravagance
MODERN HISTORY
Lonely Hearts Transformed: The Evolution of Chinese Marriage Advertisements
A history of Chinese marriage ads, from newspaper columns to matchmaking TV shows and mobile dating apps
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Why are Chinese Doctors’ Offices Full of Red Pennants?
The bestowing of red pennants, or “jinqi,” has evolved from a simple acknowledgment of appreciation to a token for career advancement and even a mean…
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