SOCIETY
Tails from the Crypto
From kitty currencies to pets in the “cloud,” China’s cat economy is on the rise
Animals
ANCIENT HISTORY
‘Tails’ of Ancient Dogs
From carriers of mail to emperors’ pets, the zodiac animal had a special place in ancient China
ENVIRONMENT
Close Encounters with the Third Kind
Deep in the mountains of Yunnan, Stefan Schomann joins the local schoolteacher who helped discover a new species of ape
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Ancient Cat Facts
From adoption rituals to the reason why cats aren’t in the Chinese zodiac, here’s how ancient Chinese received our feline overlords
LANGUAGE
Beware the Long Neck Deer!
…and other literally-named animals in Chinese. Take our quiz to find out how many you know
ENVIRONMENT
Where in the World Is Flappy McFlapperson?
The Beijing Cuckoo Project amazes scientists and inspires kids
SPORTS
Cricket Combat
Typified by speed, strength, and ferocity, cricket fighting is an excellent, yet tense, spectator sport
