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Romantic Naming of Chinese Space Missions
How ancient legends and poems inspire the names of Chinese spacecrafts and space programs
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The Revenge Rocks | Fiction
Yang Ping's sci-fi story explores the darker side of humanity's space ambitions
FEMINISM
The Case that Captured the Heart of China’s #MeToo Movement
Why are supporters demonstrating outside the courthouse on this high-profile sexual harassment lawsuit?
SOCIETY
How an Iconic Shoe Brand Finally Became Cool
China’s most iconic shoe brand, Feiyue, is making great leaps overseas
MUSIC
Hebe Tien’s “Time Will Tell” Rejuvenates a Pop Legend
One of China’s most influential pop singers comes of age with her first solo album since she stopped recording with girl group S.H.E.
TRAVEL
On the Tracks of the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway
Yunnan's French colonial connections lives on in the old train station at Bisezhai
NEWS
Viral Week: Murderer Hides Corpse in Suitcase and Other Trending News
New Covid outbreak leads to lockdowns in Fujian, taxi driver discovers dismembered corpse in suitcase, giant statue relocated at exorbitant cost—it's…
SPORTS
Foul Play: Why Chinese Football is Built on Shaky Ground
China's drive to reform the beautiful game is riddled with scandal, debt, and disregard for fans
CHINESE CHARACTERS
On the Character: 野
The history and development of a Chinese character that is far-seeing and untamed
FOOD
Buddies With Rice: China’s Simplest and Most Loved Dishes
A new documentary series, ‘Xiafancai,’ shows why China's simplest meals are also some of its most loved
HISTORICAL FIGURES
Who Were the Greatest Philanthropists in Chinese History?
These charitable figures from ancient China didn’t forget to give back when they got rich
STREET TALK
How Chinese Shippers “Chew” on On-Screen Couples
China's super fans have a range of slang to describe their love of fictional TV couples
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