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Off the Leash: Why are Pet-Friendly Spaces So Rare in China?
Dog ownership in China is booming, but finding inclusive spaces for animals remains a tall order in most cities
ANCIENT HISTORY
The Sorcerers and Soul Stealers that Terrorized Qing China
In 18th century China, evil spirits and sorcerers were a constant menace to the public and the government
SOCIETY
Reading Spaces: How did Libraries Become Safe Havens for China’s Vulnerable?
China’s public libraries are vital but scarce resources for millions
TRAVEL
Selling Lost Horizons in Rugged Yunnan Province
A motorbike journey goes behind the scenes of Yunnan’s tourism industry
POETRY
Crabapple Blossoms | Poetry
Enjoy a poem on spring flowers and rains by university lecturer and writer Wang Ruiyuan
SOCIETY
Parks, No Recreation: The Battle to Access China’s Public Spaces
China is trying to build more public spaces, but who has the right to use them—and how—remains contested
EDUCATION
How English Went from Imperialist Treachery to Lingua Franca
While English language education was once practically forbidden, decades of reform have turned it into massive business
NEWS
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Rural Banks?
Rural banks were supposed to help farmers make a living and remote areas develop. How did they become so problematic?
SOCIETY
Jade Mining in the Kunlun Mountains: Where Life is Cheaper Than Rocks
A former Hotan jade miner looks back on a disappeared, dangerous trade
EDUCATION
Death Discussions: Educators Struggle to Break Taboos Around Death
More and more Chinese have been talking and learning about death, a traditional taboo, for better living
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