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Beijing’s Snowy Spell in Photos

Beijing’s Snowy Spell in Photos

Beijing’s Snowy Spell in Photos

View a vivid collection of images showcasing the arrival of the first snow in Beijing in 2023

Dec 17, 2023 SOCIETY

Cold Fashion: How Ancient Chinese Kept Warm in Winter

Cold Fashion: How Ancient Chinese Kept Warm in Winter

Cold Fashion: How Ancient Chinese Kept Warm in Winter

From paper to straw to fur coats...these are the clothes that people wore to keep warm in ancient China

Dec 11, 2023 SOCIETY

Haven of Humor: How Chinese Migrants Find Comfort in Comedy

Haven of Humor: How Chinese Migrants Find Comfort in Comedy

Haven of Humor: How Chinese Migrants Find Comfort in Comedy

Chinese-language comedy clubs abroad emerge as a haven for migrants to humorously share and find solace in their common experiences of discrimination and personal hardship

Dec 10, 2023 SOCIETY

Flying Blind: Visually Impaired Tourists Still Face Barriers

Flying Blind: Visually Impaired Tourists Still Face Barriers

Flying Blind: Visually Impaired Tourists Still Face Barriers

Poor accessibility still hinders visually impaired tourists in China, despite the efforts of a few volunteer groups

Dec 9, 2023 SOCIETY

Crowning Glory: China’s Floral Headdress Tradition

Crowning Glory: China’s Floral Headdress Tradition

Crowning Glory: China’s Floral Headdress Tradition

From the women of Xunpu to ancient emperors, the floral hairpin has been a cherished tradition among both men and women for centuries, serving as decorative ornaments and symbols of authority

Dec 4, 2023 SOCIETY

China’s Pet Psychics Promise to Bridge the Species Gap

China’s Pet Psychics Promise to Bridge the Species Gap

China’s Pet Psychics Promise to Bridge the Species Gap

Pet psychics, or “pet communicators,” are booming in China, despite little science behind their claims at being able to talk to animals

Dec 1, 2023 SOCIETY

Degrees of Disillusionment: What’s Driving China’s Certification Craze?

Degrees of Disillusionment: What’s Driving China’s Certification Craze?

Degrees of Disillusionment: What’s Driving China’s Certification Craze?

What does China’s new certification craze say about its job market?

Nov 26, 2023 SOCIETY

Canine Comrades: A Dog Attack Worries Pet Owners

Canine Comrades: A Dog Attack Worries Pet Owners

Canine Comrades: A Dog Attack Worries Pet Owners

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

Nov 22, 2023 SOCIETY

Marketplace of Memories

Marketplace of Memories

Marketplace of Memories

Zhong Ming captures photos of Shandong’s market culture as it evolves with the times

Nov 7, 2023 SOCIETY

Riding the Laos-China Railway

Riding the Laos-China Railway

Riding the Laos-China Railway

On board the 40-million-yuan Lao-China railway project that links China’s Yunnan province with Southeast Asia

Nov 3, 2023 SOCIETY

Troubled Waters: A Lakeside Village Struggles to Adapt to China’s Landmark Fishing Ban

Troubled Waters: A Lakeside Village Struggles to Adapt to China’s Landmark Fishing Ban

Troubled Waters: A Lakeside Village Struggles to Adapt to China’s Landmark Fishing Ban

A fishing ban on a Chinese lake has left locals in one village struggling to make a livelihood in new industries

Oct 31, 2023 SOCIETY

Bitter No More: How Young Chinese Became Obsessed With TCM

Bitter No More: How Young Chinese Became Obsessed With TCM

Bitter No More: How Young Chinese Became Obsessed With TCM

Forget bubble tea, traditional Chinese medicine is the latest beverage trend among youth

Oct 19, 2023 SOCIETY