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Benefiting from government subsidies and close-knit communities, independent bookstores try to compete and make profit in China’s smaller cities
Because of the popularity of films based on the martial artist’s life story, few can really distinguish the actual history of Huo Yuanjia from fictio…
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Despite amassing millions of users, Meipian, a Chinese social media app targeting the senior community, continues to grapple with monetization challe…
From horoscopes to four-letter codes, China’s netizens are trading stars for MBTI personality test charts
Ghosts might be restricted on Chinese screens, but there are plenty of monster films to watch this Zhongyuan Festival
How a group of octogenarian opera singers tried to sustain their passion and a loyal community of opera lovers in a southern Chinese city
Roller skating is a way to stay fit, meet friends, and rebel against social norms for this group of retirees in Hangzhou
Faced with harassment in stadiums and online, female fans of soccer and basketball struggle to find a safe space for their hobby
What better time than Qixi, also known as Chinese Valentine’s Day, to burst the love bubble through these poignant unromantic movies
An audience with the Son of Heaven could be a minefield of ritual, ceremony, and etiquette for China’s court officials
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