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Hi-Lee-Bon | Short Story
An old man and a mysterious snack set the scene for this cynical and humorous tale by Zheng Zaihuan
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The Sky’s the Limit: How China Fell Out of Love With Skyscrapers
Plagued by over-construction, safety issues, and environmental concerns, China’s skyscraper boom may be finally coming to an end
LIFE
Gone Ashore: Inside the Vanishing World of China’s “Sea Nomads”
How three generations of a family gradually gave up riding the waves off Hainan’s coast
SPORTS
China’s Road to Winter Paralympic Glory
How China went from one medal to topping the medal table in 20 years of Winter Paralympic participation
SOCIETY
Testing Grounds: Is Chinese Coffee Ready for the Big Leagues?
After 30 years in the making, Yunnan province wants to take its brews to the world
SOCIETY
The Business of Murder: Regulations Hit Role-Playing Murder Mystery Games
Do government regulations mark the death sentence of the role-playing murder game industry?
TRAVEL
Yak of All Trades: Tibetan New Year with Herders on the Plateau
A New Year celebration on the plateau showcases modern Tibetan herding culture
NEWS
Below the Belt: Ukraine Crisis Triggers ‘Crotch Nationalism’ in China
Why the war in Ukraine sparked a wave of sexualized comments about female refugees on Chinese social media
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On the Road in Republican China
A new book by historian Yajun Mo reveals the through-lines linking Chinese travelers, past and present
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How a Band from China’s Industrial Heartland Captured the Emotions of a Generation
Despite an experimental sound and just two album releases in a decade, Omnipotent Youth Society has remained one of China’s most relatable rock bands…
ANCIENT HISTORY
On Thin Ice: When Dutch Traders Challenged the Qing Empire for Skating Glory
Historian Tonio Andrade recalls a mostly forgotten moment of 18th century Chinese diplomacy and winter sports history
SOCIAL CHINESE
No Excuses: New Workout Phrases for a New Year
Kickstart your new year fitness routine with this language guide to working out
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