ANCIENT HISTORY
How Ancient Chinese Seniors Spent Their Retirement
Retirement from working wasn’t always bliss for ancient Chinese officials
FILM
How the War in Ukraine Inspired China’s Independent Filmmakers
A handful of independent short films promote empathy and compassion toward war victims in Ukraine
SOCIETY
First Covid-19 Deaths in Over a Year and Other Trending News
Two Covid-19 deaths in Jilin, actor fined 106 million yuan for tax evasion, ban on flavored vapes, sexist ad panned—it’s Viral Week
SOCIETY
Introducing Chifa, Peru’s Chinese Culinary Tradition
“Chifa,” a cuisine developed by Chinese immigrants to Peru, is comfort food for Peruvians across the world
FICTION
Hi-Lee-Bon | Short Story
An old man and a mysterious snack set the scene for this cynical and humorous tale by Zheng Zaihuan
SOCIETY
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
