Journeying through the viral Shandong county netizens once dubbed the “center of the universe”
What do Chinese netizens mean when they refer to each other as “light,” “dense,” and “stealthy”?
The campaign to replace traditional characters with a phonetic system reflected Chinese society’s desire for change during the 20th century
Between crowded tourist hotspots and boring small towns, young vacationers struggle to find a middle ground
How one married couple made a museum out of scavenged belongings, honoring the stories of China’s migrant workers
Three-Body’s epic scale and its fiercely guarded fan base present challenges to adaptations
Artist Huang Heshan’s cyberpunk metropolis celebrates and critiques modern urban life, weaving together rich human connections with the looming dange…
One year after Zibo blew up online, why are tourists still pouring in?
How cities fight for tourists with social media marketing and enhanced hospitality, despite the strain visitors place on local infrastructure
Author A Yi’s tale of bureaucracy and absurdity behind county officials’ futile attempt to put out a fire
The regional card game “guandan,” literally “throwing eggs,” has become one of the country’s most popular social activities
Novelist A Yi’s satirical take on how county police “solved” a case of theft at a local chemical plant
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