NEWS
Viral Week Ep. 254
A tragic bus crash proves deliberate, pig trotters wash up in Guangdong, and a 9-character pop song is criticized—it’s Viral Week
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Seeking Fortune
The long-suppressed practice of divination revives, with modern twists
LANGUAGE
Good Vibes
On the origin of “positive energy,” the propaganda catchphrase that has taken on a life of its own
HISTORY
History’s Mysteries
For over a decade, experts have been examining cryptic bamboo slips that may contain a lost version of Chinese history
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Gaokao Town
The school that churns out top-scorers on the college entrance exams—at a cost
NEWS
Viral Week Ep. 253
Hot sauce in legal dispute, crayfish escape, child scams fraudsters, villagers hunt for dragons—it’s Viral Week
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Bamboo Bounty
For the farmers of Jiangjun village, spring is the season for a sizable harvest
DIALECTS
Fangyan Friday #14: Nankinese
For centuries, Nanjing dialect was considered standard Chinese
TV
Sister Act
Hit talent show featuring ‘older’ women may not be feminist—but viewers are ready to forgive
