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China’s Long History of Dragon Sightings
Reported sightings of the mythical creature have captivated people in China for centuries
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Forever Sanmao: Tracing the Legendary Writer’s Life in Gran Canaria
More than 30 years after the iconic female writer’s passing, her former home on the small Spanish island continues to attract tourists and fans
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The Story Behind China’s Largest Volunteer Rescue Team
Blue Sky Rescue Team volunteers sacrifice time, money, and sometimes their lives to help disaster victims
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TWOC’s Top Stories of 2023
Feminist issues, viral frog memes, nostalgia for internet cafes...These were our most-read stories in 2023.
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The Stories That Shaped China’s Music Industry in 2023
AI singers, lip-synching, wars over tickets, chaotic music festivals…the biggest music news of the year in China
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Chinese-Language Christmas Movies To Stream Right Now
Tired of “Love Actually” and “Home Alone”? Here are four Chinese-language Christmas movies to watch this festive season.
HISTORY
Crowning Glory: China’s Floral Headdress Tradition
From the women of Xunpu to ancient emperors, the floral hairpin has been a cherished tradition among both men and women for centuries, serving as dec…
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Threads in the Cosmos | Short Story
Author Tang Fei spins a yarn about alien sheep and intergalactic ties that bind
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Digital Babysitters: Battling Phone Addiction in China’s Rural Schools
The growth of cellphone addiction among China’s “left-behind” children and the researchers and teachers fighting against it
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Secrets of the Steppe: A Road Trip Through China’s Northern Borderland
A journey through Inner Mongolia’s grassland reveals the enduring pulse of nomadic life
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Over Drawn: The Dilemmas Facing China’s Booming Online Comics
China’s wildly popular online comics struggle to reproduce the magic of the 1990s
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