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Fang Si-Chi’s First Love Paradise: A Chilling Tale of Grooming and Abuse
Seven years after Taiwanese writer Lin Yi-Han’s death, her only novel—based on her real-life story—is finally available in English, recounting a harr…
SOCIETY
Nostalgia-Core: Why China’s Gen Z is Embracing the Past
Disenfranchised by an increasingly fast-paced society, some younger Chinese are turning to the past to center themselves and regain a sense of comfort
GALLERY
The She-Warrior of Art
Since graduating from Beijing’s Central Academy of Fine Arts in 2016, Cao Yu has set out to make work that is brazen, subversive, and unflinching, be…
MODERN HISTORY
History of Ballroom Dancing in China
What was once a banned pastime in the 1980s has transformed into a nationwide cultural movement—filled with joy, competition, and camaraderie
FOOD
All in One Pot: A Healthy Alternative to the Stir Fry Is Gaining Steam
Steamed dishes, or “zhengcai,” are convenient, affordable, and healthy—and growing in popularity in China’s competitive restaurant scene, which has l…
HISTORY
Ne Zha: From Myth to Cultural Icon
Ne Zha transcended his origins as a Buddhist deity to emerge as a rebellious, anti-patriarchal hero in popular culture
LIFE
What Are Chinese Generations Nostalgic For? | First Person
Six individuals from different generations share their most treasured memories and why they’re significant
IDIOMS
Idiomized: How to Rebel in 4 Characters
Learn these essential Chinese “chengyu” to praise a free spirit, or to discipline a rebellious child
SOCIAL CHINESE
How to Talk About Box Office Performance Like a Pro
Master Chinese cinephile lingo to spot gems and avoid duds
BUSINESS
Amid Snags in Global Trade, Chaozhou’s Wedding Dress Factories Battle to Survive
Faced with mounting pressures from overseas tariffs and dwindling labor and growing competition at home, the future of the city’s decades-long dress …
FICTION
The Jade Pendant | Short Story
Set against the Tang dynasty power struggle over the succession to Empress Wu Zetian, two assassins meet in a distant town. One must die—and with him…
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