HISTORY
China’s Long Road to Abolishing Slavery
Legal, social, and cultural barriers to ending China’s forced labor tradition
FEMINISM
Redefining Red: How Chinese Women Are Fighting Period Stigma
Against euphemisms like “Big Aunties” and a culture of shame, young Chinese women are speaking up for menstruation
MUSIC
Rock is Not Dead in Xinxiang, China’s Former Capital of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Nearly 30 years after it hosted “China’s Woodstock,” a small central Chinese city is still home to a music culture that rocks in its own way
CHINESE CHARACTERS
On the Character: 里
Learn all about a Chinese character that can be both close and far
ANCIENT HISTORY
How Did Ancient Chinese Avoid Sunburn?
From veiled scholar hats to canopied backpacks, China’s obsession with sun protection is not a recent one
MODERN HISTORY
30 Years of Choosing College Majors in China
How did Chinese students earn the right to choose their own majors, and how did the most popular choices evolve over time?
LIFE
Hometown Vintage: How Retro Trends are Growing Outside China’s Biggest Cities
From swing dance to 1920s fashion, cultures from a bygone era are making a comeback in China—not just in the big cities
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
How China’s Dancing Lions Get Their Heads
Peek inside the workshop of a Chinese artisan, who is trying to keep alive the centuries-old craft of making “heads” for traditional lion dance
ANCIENT HISTORY
When Did the Cult of Widow Chastity Start in China?
When did it become unacceptable for widows to remarry in ancient China?
SPORTS
Deadly Summit: Why Chinese Climbers Flock to the World’s Highest Peak
Despite the dangers and exorbitant cost, Chinese climbing enthusiasts have joined a global craze for conquering the Earth’s highest mountain
FILM
5 Chinese Films to Watch For From the Shanghai International Film Festival
After a long hiatus, China’s largest film festival is back and, with it, some of the best Chinese films of the year so far
ENVIRONMENT
Living With Pandas: What It Means for Locals in Sichuan
Saving China’s national animal from extinction has meant moving thousands of people and creating new industries
