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Fitness

HEALTH

Weight of the Nation: China Rethinks its Approach to Obesity

With more than half of Chinese adults now overweight, hospitals, health platforms, and the government are exploring new ways to get people in shape

Yang Tingting (杨婷婷)

Aug. 31, 2026

HEALTH

Why Exercise Is Winning Out Among China’s Young Urbanites

For China’s urban youth, exercise has become a popular post-work pursuit, offering personal growth and social connection. But with new workout trends…

Aria Zhang

Aug. 14, 2026

SPORTS

Pool’s Big Break Among China’s Youth

Once dismissed as a pastime for dropouts and gangs, pool has clawed its way back to become a booming pursuit among amateurs and professionals alike, …

Yang Tingting (杨婷婷)

July 14, 2025

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?

Jimmy Reid

Jan. 29, 2024

SOCIETY

Rolling Past Retirement: The Seniors Fighting For Space to Skate

Roller skating is a way to stay fit, meet friends, and rebel against social norms for this group of retirees in Hangzhou

Shao Yefan

Aug. 25, 2023

SPORTS

Hills to Hashtags: Could Trail Running be China’s Next Online Trend?

Despite the cost, dangers, and fitness requirements, trail running is slowly becoming a trendy sport on social media

Zheng Yiwen (郑怡雯)

Aug. 3, 2023

MODERN HISTORY

Backpedaling the History of Bicycles in China

The story of the two-wheeler’s rise and fall—and comeback—in the “Kingdom of Bicycles”

Nathalia Penton

June 3, 2023

SPORTS

Play Like a Girl: How Women Forge New Communities Through Sport

Frisbee, rock-climbing, and other trendy pastimes are seeing growing interest from women, who make their own community in these sports

Shihuan Chen

Oct. 15, 2022

SOCIETY

‘Speed’ Dating on the Frisbee Field

Fed up with traditional matchmaking, young Chinese turn to Ultimate Frisbee, roleplaying games, and other social events to find love

Tan Yunfei (谭云飞)

Sept. 2, 2022

SPORTS

The Traditional Chinese Sports Enjoying Modern Revivals

Hovering bamboo discs, flying feathers, twisty harvest dance...Some of China’s traditional sports still enjoy a modern following, even internationally

Siyi Chu (褚司怡)

May 29, 2022

SPORTS

Taking the Field: Bringing Sports to Every Village

Village sports programs try to get all people in China exercising—with mixed results

Siyi Chu (褚司怡)

Feb. 4, 2022

SPORTS

The Trails and Tribulations of China's Outdoors Boom

Chinese are embracing outdoor sports, but safety measures fail to keep pace

Yefren Nye

Aug. 26, 2021

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