SOCIETY

Is China Getting More Pet-Friendly?

As pet ownership continues to grow, China’s cities are taking steps to make daily life more accommodating for both animals and their humans

CHINESE CHARACTERS

Get a Grip on the Character for “Snake” This World Snake Day

Beyond the initial reactions of fear and revulsion that they often elicit, the snake’s hold on China’s natural ecosystem and the country’s language is both ancient and complex

TRAVEL

A Horse Racing Festival for the Ages

In Litang, western Sichuan, horses take center stage once a year. Our correspondent was there to capture the sights and sounds.

SOCIETY

Back to the Wild

Find out how Chinese people reconnect with nature in an urbanized age, and more with our latest magazine issue

SOCIETY

Can China’s Zoo Boom Ever Lead to Better Animal Welfare?

As ecologically-minded and media-savvy zoos grow in popularity among young Chinese, experts debate the role that animal parks should play in the urbanized age

BUSINESS

Bye Bye Bie: Behind Southern China’s Vanishing Turtle Farms

As the coastal town of Humen urbanizes, the softshell turtle industry, which boomed in the 1990s, is losing its appeal

ENVIRONMENT

Catching China’s Bird Poachers

”Why go to so much trouble for a bird?”

ANCIENT HISTORY

China’s Long History of Dragon Sightings

Reported sightings of the mythical creature have captivated people in China for centuries

SOCIETY

Canine Comrades: A Dog Attack Worries Pet Owners

China’s pet owners fear for their dogs after a rottweiler attack sparks a nationwide backlash

BUSINESS

Is China’s Pet Boom Over?

Sluggish consumption and a push for animal adoption are weighing on China’s once-hot pet market