AUDIO ARTICLES
TRAVEL
How China Lives, Works, and Plays by the Sea
Photographer Xin Ting captures ordinary and extraordinary scenes along China’s coastline
ARTS
Rustbelt Renaissance: China’s Post-Industrial Northeast Rises Again in Film
Why is China’s Northeast such a fertile setting for film, music, and literature?
MODERN HISTORY
The Last Maoist Village in China
We take a trip to every Maoist’s favorite travel destination: Nanjie Village
HEALTH
Keeping Children Out of Troubled Waters
Around 57,000 people die of drowning each year in China. What is the country doing to help?
DIALECTS
Speaking Up: Can Social Media Save China’s Dialects?
Content in dialects is booming on social media, but is that enough to save them from extinction?
SOCIETY
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
