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Mahjong, Bread, and Blind Boxes: China’s Local Spin on Christmas This Year
From mahjong-tile Christmas trees to bread decorations that become winter treats for local sparrows, this is a snapshot of how Christmas is being celebrated across China
170 Years of China and the World Expo | Photo Story
With the 2025 World Expo underway, take a look back at China’s long-standing presence and key milestones at the global fair
The Noodle Shop and the Holy Cave
A French-Chinese blogger’s dusty road home in China’s wild west
How One Village Sows the Seeds of Wealth at Lunar New Year
The people of Fengxi village celebrate the Lunar New Year with a unique folk ritual involving sugarcane, deities, and fire
Skyline Stories
Chronicling the modern history of Beijing’s apartment buildings on camera
How China’s Dancing Lions Get Their Heads
Peek inside the workshop of a Chinese artisan, who is trying to keep alive the centuries-old craft of making “heads” for traditional lion dance
Pump Iron With Beijing Uncles in an Old Locomotive Factory
On the outskirts of Beijing, a gym with homemade equipment offers a special community for retired factory workers
Revel in Minor Pageantry With Cantonese ‘Floating Kids’ Parade
Children take center stage in Guangdong’s “floating colors” ceremony, which celebrates the God of Wealth and other festivities during the Lunar New Year
Buying Words and Flowers: Scenes of Preparation for the Lunar New Year
These scenes of pre-New Year celebrations in southern China will put you in the mood for the holiday
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