ANCIENT HISTORY
Single and Scary
Sedition, sexuality, sorcery, and seduction were among many anxieties that the Qing associated with unmarried men
EDUCATION
Daddy Issues
With “wonder dads” becoming the new face of Chinese families, many fear extra pressures on already fragile fathers
LIFE
State of Affairs
Rocketing divorce rates have alarmed the government—is a culture of infidelity to blame?
EDUCATION
Boys Won’t Be Boys
Are educators and pop idols to blame for China’s alleged “masculinity crisis?”
LIFE
What Women Want/Don’t Want
TWOC presents the most desirable types of Chinese man and those opposite ones
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Superstitious Types
Pointing at the moon? Sharing pears? Four common Chinese superstitions explained
TRAVEL
Korea Town
In northeast Yanbian, football, poetry, and patriarchy preserve a unique Chinese-Korean culture
ANCIENT HISTORY
Hair Razing
Two recent dramas offer new explanations to why the wife of Emperor Qianlong cut her hair—and got herself banished from court
Deadline Extended: The World of Chinese Cup English Writing Competition
There’s still a chance to submit to “The World of Chinese Cup” English writing competition
MODERN HISTORY
Red Flag Over China
Learn about the PRC’s iconic red star flag, chosen from a nationwide design contest 69 years ago
