A Guangxi border town shaped by war, migration, cultural exchange, and subtropical flavors
Yue opera, originated in Zhejiang and known for its gender-bending roles and progressive stage design, is building a feminist dreamscape for a new ge…
Often celebrated online for its European flair as the hometown of countless Chinese diaspora, this small mountain town’s true essence lies in the liv…
A poisonous ancient plant, konjac has become the country’s favorite crunchy, stimulating snack—and a global sensation for its healthy yet addictive b…
With a record number of people taking the Chinese bar exam this year, attention has turned once again to the country’s toughest exam—and to how it ha…
Despite having only six households left, the “parading of the god” ceremony in Fujian’s Weixiang village continues each year, alive with color, techn…
Widely known as the “pregnant woman pushed off a cliff in Thailand,” Wang was recently granted a divorce from her attacker after a prolonged legal ba…
Eight Chinese Halloween costume ideas inspired by this year’s viral trends, from an “international power couple” to a humble fried chicken fillet ven…
A cursory look back through some key characters in China’s history reveals that much can be achieved, even in one’s twilight years
As one of the oldest professions, chefs have inspired many idioms that show wisdom beyond the act of cooking itself
From century-old villages to China’s first translator residency, Songyang is drawing young entrepreneurs and global visitors while preserving its cul…
As younger consumers favor experiences over products, “curator”-led cafés and boutiques have sprung up across China. Yet with growing pushback agains…
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