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Rediscovering Zhang Qian
How a low-ranking Han dynasty courtier came to be known as the founder of the Silk Road
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Viral Week: Animals imitate tourists and other trending news
Sex scandal at Alibaba, family of 16 in quarantine, and the Olympics close with breakthroughs for Chinese athletes—it's Viral Week
STREET TALK
New Slang Coined by the Tokyo Olympics
Mysterious Oriental Power? YYDS? The Olympic Games has invented new language among netizens
SPORTS
Faster, Higher, Stronger Chengyu
Learn some idioms in Chinese frequently used to comment on the Olympics
HISTORY
Four Olympic-Worthy Sports from Ancient China
Could China take the gold in pot-tossing and horn-clashing?
SPORTS
How China Ended 30 Years in the Olympics Wilderness
In 1984, the PRC defied a Soviet boycott to attend its first Olympics in 32 years
NEWS
Viral Week: Kris Wu's arrest and other trending news
Chinese Canadian idol detained for rape, new Covid-19 surge in China, livestreamers steal rescue boat, and sports brand promises flood donation—it's …
SOCIAL CHINESE
Talk About the Olympics Like a Champ
A Chinese language guide to cheering on your team and dealing with defeat
ANCIENT HISTORY
The Best (and Worst) Jokes of the Qing Dynasty
A joke book compiled by the "Master of Games" showcases Chinese humor from centuries ago
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