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The Year in Reads: Books of 2024
A roundup of 2024’s notable books and translations by Chinese, expat, and diaspora authors
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ENTERTAINMENT
The Year in Play: China’s Top Video Games of 2024
Exploring the best of China’s 2024 video game releases, from indie gems to blockbusters
Christmas Celebrations Across China in Photos
From Christmas trees in shopping malls to a Christmas village in a northernmost town, here’s how the holiday is celebrated across China
BOOKS
Stories From Toon Street: Su Tong’s Latest Short Story Collection Reviewed
An imaginary Chinese village during the reform and opening up era, with its oft-referenced “Toon Street,” is vividly depicted in a newly translated s…
SOCIETY
New Game: The Changing Hands of Chinese Gaming
Find out how China’s increasing gaming literacy and female representation are reshaping the industry, and more with our latest magazine issue
TV
“Romance in the Alley” Highlights Womanhood During China’s Reform Era
The latest hit series, “Romance in the Alley,” highlights the evolving roles of women as they navigate the challenges of family, society, and persona…
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Celebrate the Hani New Year with the World’s Longest Feast
Despite being a relatively new tradition, Lüchun’s Long Street Banquet has, in just 20 years, attracted world-record numbers of tourists and become a…
FICTION
What Comes After the Pigs? | Short Story
During a rural Chinese family reunion after the Lunar New Year, a man and his pigs became the unexpected center of attention
TRAVEL
Blessed by the Gods: A Tour of Shanxi’s Ancient Temples
Shanxi province is home to a staggering number of temples and other cultural sites, yet many remain in disrepair despite being key to local tourism c…
ENVIRONMENT
Into the Eye: China’s Intrepid Storm Chasers
As climate change triggers an increase in natural disasters across China, a small but growing group of people are driving into the heart of mayhem to…
CHINESE CHARACTERS
玩: The Character That Tempts Both Joy and Danger
Over the centuries, the character 玩 has evolved from encapsulating an appreciation for jade to describing a state of entertainment and even a lack of…
EDUCATION
China’s Winding Path to Gaming Literacy
With the success of “Black Myth” and a new generation of parents who grew up playing video games, China has leveled up its understanding of gaming. B…
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