FOOD
How to Make Southern China’s Famous Oyster Omelet
The street stalls of China’s southeastern coastal areas sizzle with this quintessential comfort food
HEALTH
Finding Home and Hope for China’s Autistic Adults
What will happen to China’s autistic adults when their parents pass away?
STREET TALK
Memes and Slang From the Shanghai Lockdown
Group-buying chiefs, vegetable storing guides, the Covid calendar, and “hard currency” cola—learn the internet slang inspired by the Shanghai lockdown
NEWS
Shanghai Lockdown Fitness Livestreamer Goes Viral and Other Trending News
Stranded whale saved, Shanghai man finds snake in vegetable order, musician turns into lockdown fitness guru, monkey attacks toddler—it’s Viral Week
SOCIETY
Why China’s Social Workers Struggle to Make a Difference
China aims to make social work a major part of old age care and public health programs, but the field struggles to gain autonomy from the government …
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Birds and Their Meanings in China
Magpies for happiness, cuckoos for sorrow, and cranes for longevity—learn the symbolism of birds in China
ENVIRONMENT
What’s the Deal with Overpackaging in China?
Excess packaging creates millions of tons of waste each year. What can China do about this problem?
SOCIETY
How Truck Drivers Suffer From Covid-19 Roadblocks
Despite government calls to relax restrictions, Covid-19 prevention still puts a toll on China’s truckers
FOOD
Wild Spring Vegetables and How to Cook Them
Spring in Ningbo is a time for hunting delicious wild vegetables
HEALTH
Three Stories of Shanghai Quarantine
From shelter hospitals to construction sites, hear from three ordinary people in quarantine in China’s biggest city
NEWS
China’s Omicron Outbreak Spreads and Other Trending News
Evicted residents clash with police, 373 million under lockdown, astronauts return to Earth, Cui Jian plays at record-breaking online concert—it’s Vi…
MUSIC
The Rise and Reinvention of Taiwan Music’s Influence on the Chinese Mainland
Taiwan popstars no longer dominate the mainland’s music scene; could the island’s indie bands replace them?
