HISTORY
Army of Darkness
The Qin’s terracotta warriors changed the lives of the peasants who discovered them—not for the better
BOOKS
The Strike’s Experiment Hits the Mark
Debut experimental fiction about a Chinese factory strike evokes universal themes
SOCIETY
Chicken Farming Flies the Roost
Organic produce becomes new source of revenue to poultry farmers after avian flu
NEWS
Viral Week Ep. 147
Bratty behavior, banned football tattoos, Cao Cao discovered in Henan, and a bitter ex with bitcoin—it’s Viral Week
ENVIRONMENT
The Cost of Clean Air
North China appears to be winning a war on smog, but it’s not without casualties
ARTS
Farewell, Li Ao
The most quotable sayings from the controversial writer, who passed away on March 18
NEWS
China unhappy with 2018 World Happiness Report
China’s happiness level ranks below Libya, according to new UN report
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Viral Week Ep. 146
Icicle Boy epilogue, involuntary car chase, Hawking’s death, and snow (finally) in Beijing—it’s Viral Week
HISTORY
Youth Reform
When a generation is convinced they might be the last of their civilization, they take action—and sometimes wind up bitterly disappointed
