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Little-known and wacky Chinese contraptions from ancient and modern times

By Sam Davies September 5, 2019

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A new science fiction and fantasy anthology shows the best of China’s growing canon of female and non-binary authors

A new book by historian Yajun Mo reveals the through-lines linking Chinese travelers, past and present

China may not have invented April Fools’ Day, but Chinese history is littered with practical jokes

How picture newspapers in the early 20th century reflected changing views on freedom and love

Award-winning sci-fi author Chen Qiufan investigates how technology manipulates our consciousness in this short story

Short story writer Hu Yuesheng offers a modern update on the wuxia novel