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As China’s Russian Goods Stores Proliferate, Just How Russian Are They?
After the opening of nearly 1,000 “Russian goods” stores in the country over the past year, consumers and authorities are beginning to question the t…
BUSINESS
Can Livestreaming Be the New Way to Solve Relationship Issues in China?
As more Chinese women turn to influencers like Li Dan for guidance, growing concerns about their expertise and commercial motivations are becoming ha…
HISTORY
Scent Across Time: How Traditional Fragrances Quiet the Clamor of Modern Life
From ancient scholars to modern youth, timeless scents like sandalwood and jasmine continue to captivate young Chinese, offering solace in an increas…
SOCIAL CHINESE
Love for Live: How Concert Fans Speak Their Passion
From beating competitors to secure tickets to rooting for their favorite artists, here’s the inside lingo of live music fans in China
ENVIRONMENT
As Lychee Harvests Dwindle, Guangdong’s Farmers and Artists Ponder How to Take on Climate Change
In the face of increasingly extreme weather conditions, unlikely bonds are being forged in the southern province between concerned citizens and the g…
TRAVEL
Understanding Beyond Language: A Chinese Traveler in Vietnam
More than a hundred years ago, the Vietnamese stopped using a logographic script, with its characters borrowed from Chinese. But traces of the old la…
ANCIENT HISTORY
Greeting the New Year: The (Un)changing Customs of Chinese New Year Wishes
From carving on wood to “flying cards” in red envelopes, how people expressed their New Year’s greeting, or “bainian” in ancient China
FOOD
Beyond the Cup: How Instant Noodles Evolved with China
Once a staple food for train rides home during the Chinese New Year, instant noodles in China are now struggling to sustain growth
ARTS
When Art Misses Its Mark: A Renowned Photography Festival Struggles to Impress Locals
The Jimei × Arles International Photo Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary in Xiamen earlier this month, yet the organizers are still struggling …
ANCIENT HISTORY
Justice for Snakes: The Real Story of the Most Misunderstood Zodiac Animal
How the snake evolved from a revered symbol of worship to a figure of fear and evil in ancient Chinese culture
ENTERTAINMENT
The Fear Within: Can China’s Horror Game Developers Overcome Genre Malaise?
Evading strict censorship around religious and supernatural content, Chinese horror games have long used cultural elements like paper money, ancestra…
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