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University

EDUCATION

The Rise, Decline, and Transformation of University Majors in China

As China’s university majors are increasingly reshaped around national strategy, technological progress, and industry needs, what happens to the stud…

Nora Zhou

Sept. 21, 2026

FICTION

It Was a Good Day | Short Story

The wind was strong, and the air was full of the stench of burning coal. She was halfway down the stairs when she heard the voice: “Are you Dr. Zheng…

Su Zhenshu (苏枕书) & Dylan Levi King

Sept. 17, 2026

SOCIAL CHINESE

War of Words: How Chinese College Students and Professors Survive the Thesis Season

Under the looming pressure of graduation and thesis defense, students and their mentors have resorted to academic sarcasm to cope with stress

Aria Zhang

Nov. 26, 2025

EDUCATION

Dilemma in Ivory Tower: The Employment Crisis Facing Young Chinese PhDs

With PhD graduates outpacing available positions, young Chinese scholars face an uphill battle for jobs, resources, and recognition in an increasingl…

Shao Yefan

Sept. 19, 2025

BUSINESS

How Beijing’s “Academic Bars” Are Helping to Democratize Knowledge

Bar-based lecture series are becoming increasingly popular in the capital, attracting students and workers looking to learn and find community outsid…

Ana Chen (陈若云)

May 7, 2025

EDUCATION

The Olympic Pipe Dream of China’s Sports Majors

Students of sports majors face the tough reality of limited job opportunities after graduation

Ana Padilla Fornieles & Outside the Fifth Ring (五环外)

Sept. 20, 2024

EDUCATION

Why Are Chinese College Students Shunning Dorm Living?

The lack of privacy in communal dorms and disputes with roommates have prompted many college students to seek off-campus housing, only to find their …

Yang Tingting (杨婷婷)

Sept. 13, 2024

BUSINESS

The Boom of College Admissions Counseling in China

Complicated admissions policies and a cutthroat job market have made college application consultation a lucrative business in China, but the quality …

Venla Tang

Aug. 5, 2024

SOCIETY

Parental Overreach: The Controversial Rise of Parent Groups in Chinese Universities

Are parent groups essential for ensuring student safety, or do they hinder student growth?

Shao Yefan

June 11, 2024

EDUCATION

Bottom of the Class: The Woes of China’s Liberal Arts Students

China’s liberal arts students still value their expertise in the face of poor employment prospects, low salaries, and societal pressure to switch to …

Shao Yefan

Jan. 24, 2024

EDUCATION

Meet the Mature Chinese Students Ditching Deadend Jobs to Study Abroad

More over-35s are escaping the rat race in China to study abroad, but meeting challenges integrating too

Zairenjian Living & Ana Padilla Fornieles

Dec. 21, 2023

MODERN HISTORY

30 Years of Choosing College Majors in China

How did Chinese students earn the right to choose their own majors, and how did the most popular choices evolve over time?

Ginger Huang

July 3, 2023

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