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Hi-Lee-Bon | Short Story
An old man and a mysterious snack set the scene for this cynical and humorous tale by Zheng Zaihuan
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The Sky’s the Limit: How China Fell Out of Love With Skyscrapers
Plagued by over-construction, safety issues, and environmental concerns, China’s skyscraper boom may be finally coming to an end
FILM
The Rough Reality for China’s Indie Documentary Filmmakers
Documentary-makers have been turning out works of high artistic and social value since the 1990s. But is their golden age over?
LIFE
Gone Ashore: Inside the Vanishing World of China’s “Sea Nomads”
How three generations of a family gradually gave up riding the waves off Hainan’s coast
FOOD
“Fire Spoon”: A Lesser-Known Dongbei Treat
These bite-sized beef pastries come with a heroic origin story
NEWS
Covid Infections Hit Two-Year Peak and Other Trending News
Worst Covid surge since 2020, viral “Two Sessions” proposals, pandemic workers cull more pets, traffic police make sexist jokes—it’s Viral Week
SPORTS
China’s Road to Winter Paralympic Glory
How China went from one medal to topping the medal table in 20 years of Winter Paralympic participation
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Chinese Trees and Their Meanings
Symbolism of eight common trees in Chinese culture
NEWS
The Most Controversial Proposals from this Year’s “Two Sessions”
The highlights and most notable proposals from the annual meetings of China’s legislative bodies
TRAVEL
Hitting the Slopes: Where to Ski in China?
One of China’s top destinations for snow sports, Jilin is full of world-class ski resorts you shouldn’t miss
ANCIENT HISTORY
Three Ancient Chinese Banquets that Changed History
Ancient feasts were venues of political intrigue, murder, and even cannibalism
FEMINISM
How China Celebrated International Women’s Day Through the Ages
From strikes and marches to slogans and marketing campaigns, International Women’s Day celebrations in China have taken on many forms over the last c…
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