With PhD graduates outpacing available positions, young Chinese scholars face an uphill battle for jobs, resources, and recognition in an increasingl…
How the idea of a child’s innocence has shifted through Chinese history
Once a privilege for the few, air travel has changed dramatically—along with the female cabin crew who are now speaking out against unfair working co…
How an ancient teacher’s hometown becomes a holy city that attracts rulers and common people alike for over two millennia
Beijing hosted its first-ever pro wrestling event in May. The World of Chinese went behind the scenes to find out why people are happily paying good …
As China’s malls struggle in an era of e-commerce and slowing consumption, some are becoming lifestyle hubs, nostalgic sanctuaries—and even public se…
China’s urban youths are recasting fishing, an ancient activity associated with retirees, into modern struggles and philosophies
Though not as omnipresent as soy sauce, vinegar has long been cherished in China, and now a new generation is discovering its tangy appeal
Over the past two decades, rising human-bear conflicts in the Sanjiangyuan region, fueled by misinformation on social media, have turned a once sacre…
Despite years of health campaigns and growing awareness of the dangers of secondhand smoke, smoking in public remains a problem across China. Now, wi…
From fistball to drone racing, China has put these non-Olympic sports into the spotlight
A young Tibetan herder and his unruly stallion were warned off the local race. The question is—will they listen?
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