FEMINISM
2023: A Year in Feminist News
Eight noteworthy stories from a tumultuous year for gender-based news and developments in China
ANCIENT HISTORY
Cold Fashion: How Ancient Chinese Kept Warm in Winter
From paper and straw to fur coats...this is what ancient Chinese wore to keep themselves warm in winter
SOCIETY
Haven of Humor: How Chinese Migrants Find Comfort in Comedy
In times of rising anti-migrant sentiment in the Netherlands, Chinese comedy clubs provide community and an outlet for reflections on diaspora life
SOCIETY
Flying Blind: Visually Impaired Tourists Still Face Barriers
Despite the efforts of volunteers, poor accessibility still hinders tourism for China’s visually impaired
HISTORY
Crowning Glory: China’s Floral Headdress Tradition
From the women of Xunpu to ancient emperors, the floral hairpin has been a cherished tradition among both men and women for centuries, serving as dec…
BUSINESS
China’s Pet Psychics Promise to Bridge the Species Gap
Netizens are turning to “pet communicators” to improve their relationships with their furry friends, despite a lack of science behind these animal ps…
FILM
Three New Chinese Documentaries to Watch
Chinese films that impressed at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam this November
STREET TALK
The Toe-Curling World of Awkward Chinese Internet Slang
A guide to expressing embarrassment like a Chinese netizen
ANCIENT HISTORY
Ancient Snitches: How China’s Emperors Encouraged Informants
From Wu Zetian to Emperor Yongzheng, China’s imperial rulers were obsessed with people conspiring against the throne and came up with various systems…
EDUCATION
Degrees of Disillusionment: What’s Driving China’s Certification Craze?
Young workers are turning to qualifications, exams, and certificates to stay ahead in a competitive job market and to feel productive in their spare …
BOOKS
Sci-Fi Luminary Chen Qiufan on AI and Chinese Literature Abroad
Renowned Chinese sci-fi writer Chen Qiufan discusses his book “AI 2041,” humanity’s AI future, and how he gets published overseas
FEMINISM
How a Rural Woman Found Solace in Poetry
How poetry helped Han Shimei endure a loveless marriage and a lifetime of hardship in rural China
