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Ban or Bang? China’s Fireworks Paradox
Why does the land that invented fireworks and firecrackers prohibit them in so many places?
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Beyond the Frame: Shuare Shizhu’s World in Wide Strokes
Shuare Shizhu blends his rural Yi heritage with bold, urban strokes informed by the absurdities of modern life
SPORTS
Zhang Weili and China’s Upcoming Fight of the Century
How will the first all-Chinese title fight in UFC history impact China’s MMA community?
EDUCATION
Evening Breeze | Essay
Cheng Huizi tells a story of regrets and growth brought by the college entrance exam
EDUCATION
Why China’s Young Urbanites Seek Refuge in Night School
China‘s stressed-out urban young professionals head to night schools to unwind and learn new skills
EDUCATION
Bottom of the Class: The Woes of China’s Liberal Arts Students
China’s liberal arts students still value their expertise in the face of poor employment prospects, low salaries, and societal pressure to switch to …
FILM
High Stakes: The Art and Agenda of Shen Ao’s Scam Trade Thriller “No More Bets”
Despite its financial success in China, the plot of Shen Ao’s “No More Bets” hamstrings the social message it wants to get across
FICTION
Red and White | Short Story
Cheng Huizi tells a heartfelt story of the love between mother and daughter in a society that often values sons more highly
CHINESE CHARACTERS
How a Character That Once Referred to Barbarians Now Represents Civility
Learn how the character 文 went from being a term for the uncivilized in ancient China to referring to literature, refinement, and culture in the mode…
FILM
A New Movie Takes Aim at China’s Corporate Culture
“Johnny Keep Walking!” has struck a chord with young Chinese workers who relate to its biting satire of pointless bureaucracy, lazy bosses, and the t…
SOCIAL CHINESE
How to Navigate the Jargon of a Chinese Job Interview
Learn to decipher the opaque language of interviewers and use wordplay to land a dream job
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