From ancient scholars to modern youth, timeless scents like sandalwood and jasmine continue to captivate young Chinese, offering solace in an increas…
From beating competitors to secure tickets to rooting for their favorite artists, here’s the inside lingo of live music fans in China
In the face of increasingly extreme weather conditions, unlikely bonds are being forged in the southern province between concerned citizens and the g…
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…
From carving on wood to “flying cards” in red envelopes, how people expressed their New Year’s greeting, or “bainian” in ancient China
Once a staple food for train rides home during the Chinese New Year, instant noodles in China are now struggling to sustain growth
The Jimei × Arles International Photo Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary in Xiamen earlier this month, yet the organizers are still struggling …
How the snake evolved from a revered symbol of worship to a figure of fear and evil in ancient Chinese culture
Evading strict censorship around religious and supernatural content, Chinese horror games have long used cultural elements like paper money, ancestra…
Beijing-based arts collective Spittoon has partnered with a British publisher to release a stellar anthology, bringing essential contemporary Chinese…
Despite the growing popularity and availability of hairy crabs, one of China’s most sought-after delicacies, both consumers and sellers face challeng…
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