FILM
The Summer Is Gone
A nostalgic look at 90s childhood that struggles to surpass its sentimentality
ARTS
Show of the Week: Midnight Diner
If they could, Chinese viewers would give this remake of a Japanese drama a rating of zero
SPORTS
How much is too much for talent?
Chinese football clubs are paying millions for foreign players and it’s raising eyebrows
EDUCATION
The TWOC Gaokao Essay Guide
Our tips for the most mind-boggling prompts from this year’s essay tests
TRAVEL
Manchester gets on its Mobike
Chinese bike-sharing behemoth launches its first scheme outside Asia in the UK
EDUCATION
Good Enough for Gaokao?
Test your English comprehension against college entrance exam-takers
TRAVEL
China’s Worst Tourist Spots?
A sampling of China’s worst tourist spots, according to disgruntled travelers on TripAdvisor
NEWS
The Viral Week That Was: Ep 115
Road tragedy, a mediocre gaokao bot, Shanghai protests, and more
