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The Last Talent: Cai Lan’s Passing Closes a Chapter in Hong Kong Culture
With the death of the final member of the “Four Talents of Hong Kong,” TWOC revisits how these cultural figures influenced generations through their …
TECHNOLOGY
Smart Nation: How AI Is Reshaping Life in China and Making Waves Abroad
Discover how AI is helping China’s savvy merchants boost sales, addressing challenges like aging populations in villages, and revolutionizing the way…
EDUCATION
The Gaokao Challenge: Can You Pass China’s Toughest Exam?
This year’s national college entrance exam put tens of millions of students to the test, now it’s your turn to answer these real test questions from …
TRAVEL
A Village Fashion Show Brings Ethnic Clothing into the Spotlight
A weekly runway show in a remote village in Guizhou has gone viral, drawing tourists from across the country—and attention from around the fashion wo…
STREET TALK
A Slang Guide to the Labubu Craze: More Than Just a Toy?
As fans scramble to get their hands on a coveted Labubu, discover the viral slang and memes inspired by these “ugly-cute” dolls that have taken the w…
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
China’s Rare Woods: Bearers of Beauty, Toil, and the Supernatural
Wood and the objects born from it have been coveted throughout Chinese history, but as access dwindles and consumer preferences change, it’s slowly l…
ANCIENT HISTORY
Children Untaught: “Father-Destroying” Stories in Ancient China
Through greed, betrayal, or simple mischance, these ancient sons and daughters brought ruin upon their own fathers, officials, princes, and emperors …
EDUCATION
Are China’s Schools Ready for the Onslaught of AI?
Chinese schools are rushing to introduce artificial intelligence into the classroom, challenging students and teachers to keep pace
STREET TALK
Jiangsu Finds Grassroots Football Glory in “Su-per League”
A recent amateur football league between Jiangsu’s 13 prefecture-level cities spurred a massive tourist drive in the province—as well as a healthy do…
FOOD
The Sweet and the Sour: A History of Yogurt in China
Yogurt has long been enjoyed in disparate regions across the country—even honored with a dedicated festival among Tibetan communities. But as it beco…
TV
China’s Small-Screen Scene-Stealers of 2025 (So Far)
From historical epics to modern thrillers, these are the eight C-drama shows you shouldn’t miss from the first half of 2025
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