SOCIETY
TWOC’s Top Stories of 2023
Feminist issues, viral frog memes, nostalgia for internet cafes...These were our most-read stories in 2023.
MUSIC
The Stories That Shaped China’s Music Industry in 2023
AI singers, lip-synching, wars over tickets, chaotic music festivals…the biggest music news of the year in China
FILM
Year in Review: 2023 on the Screen
From box office success to the rise of crime drama series, here is a roundup of big happenings in Chinese cinema and TV in 2023
STREET TALK
Mentally Stable: Top Memes and Slang of 2023
In a year marked by a competitive job market and viral trends, here are the words and phrases that netizens coined to talk about it all
ENTERTAINMENT
China’s Year in Gaming News
A look back at 2023 in Chinese video games, a year marked by farewells, e-sports debuts, and much-hyped new titles.
EDUCATION
Meet the Mature Chinese Students Ditching Deadend Jobs to Study Abroad
More over-35s are escaping the rat race in China to study abroad, but meeting challenges integrating too
FILM
What’s Next for China’s Struggling Independent Film Festivals?
As events shut down and regulations tighten, China’s remaining independent movie festivals fight to stay relevant and afloat
ANCIENT HISTORY
Carved in Stone: Why Did Ancient Chinese Etch Messages into Rock?
Exploring the ancient Chinese obsession with carving messages and poems on rocks and walls
MODERN HISTORY
Two-Way Communication: How China Adopted Japanese Terms to Discuss Modernity
In the early 20th century, debate raged in China over whether to accept a deluge of Japanese loanwords
FILM
Chinese-Language Christmas Movies To Stream Right Now
Tired of “Love Actually” and “Home Alone”? Here are four Chinese-language Christmas movies to watch this festive season.
