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SOCIAL CHINESE

The Updated Dictionary of TV Drama Roasting

From “foundation generals” to “industrial saccharin,” Chinese TV drama viewers are minting a new vocabulary to roast the plots, characters, and values they love to hate

By Sun Jiahui (孙佳慧) May 1, 2026

ENTERTAINMENT

Dating by Proxy: Why Young Chinese Prefer Dating Shows to Real Dates

Dating and marriage-themed reality shows are booming as the real-life marriage rate declines in China

By Tan Yunfei (谭云飞) April 15, 2026

The Second Tale: Tradition Meets the Self in “YAO-Chinese Folktales 2”

The sequel to China’s beloved animation anthology turns boldly inward, but not every story finds its footing

By Venla Tang March 23, 2026

Kick off 2026 with 8 New C-Dramas

Check out the must-watch Chinese drama series from the highly competitive New Year releases, ranging from classic urban romances to mystery crime thrillers and revealing historical dramas

By The Editors January 30, 2026

ENTERTAINMENT

Refined or Flashy: Are China’s Micro-Dramas Really Evolving?

Since their conception, the micro-drama format has been in constant flux, but does a new injection of capital—boosting production values and drawing big names—as well as interest by the state and companies abroad, really spell a more refined future for the genre?

By Zheng Yiwen (郑怡雯) December 3, 2025

Binge-Worthy C-Dramas of the Season

From supernatural detective tales from ancient China to the fast-paced newsrooms of modern Hong Kong, here are eight Chinese drama series you shouldn’t miss this season

By The Editors November 25, 2025