Making the Grade: A Conversation with the Gaokao Class of 1977
Join TWOC for a conversation on the life-changing college entrance exam right after the Cultural Revolution
FOOD
Tough Nut to Crack
China’s addictive snack, binglang, is part carcinogen, part cultural heritage
NEWS
Rectified Names
Government says place-name changes may be going too far—but this isn’t the first such campaign in Chinese history
SPORTS
Makin’ a Splash
Car crashes, drug bans, and detentions: how Sun Yang remains a hero at home despite a scandal-filled career
TWOC Hosts a Launch Party
Celebrate our new issue on Sunday, July 28—with games, prizes, and pianist David Lai
NEWS
Viral Week Ep. 208
Jay victorious, Sun Yang snubbed, Libra confusion, and fines for disobedience—it’s Viral Week
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Boy Crazy
Despite decades of progress, some families still go to extreme lengths to secure a male heir
EDUCATION
Campus Privilege
Special treatment for internationals has long been a thorny issue in Chinese universities
