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Beijing’s Snowy Spell in PhotosBeijing’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 WinterCold 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 ComedyHaven 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 BarriersFlying 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 TraditionCrowning 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 GapChina’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
How a Rural Woman Found Solace in PoetryHow a Rural Woman Found Solace in Poetry
How a Rural Woman Found Solace in Poetry

After years of hardship and suicidal thoughts during her life in rural China, Han Shimei found solace in poetry

Nov 23, 2023 SOCIETY
Canine Comrades: A Dog Attack Worries Pet OwnersCanine 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
12 Hours in the Li Jiaqi’s E-Commerce Empire12 Hours in the Li Jiaqi’s E-Commerce Empire
12 Hours in the Li Jiaqi’s E-Commerce Empire

Watching Singles Day’s final 12-hour livestream marathon hosted by e-commerce luminary Li Jiaqi unveils his many talents beyond mere marketing savvy.

Nov 21, 2023 SOCIETY
Tang Qunying: One of China’s Earliest FeministsTang Qunying: One of China’s Earliest Feminists
Tang Qunying: One of China’s Earliest Feminists

She led an army of women against Qing forces, fought her whole life for women’s rights, and slapped the country’s top leaders for failing to commit to gender equality—meet Tang Qunying, one of China’s earliest feminists

Nov 17, 2023 SOCIETY
Digital Babysitters: Battling Phone Addiction in China’s Rural SchoolsDigital Babysitters: Battling Phone Addiction in China’s Rural Schools
Digital Babysitters: Battling Phone Addiction in China’s Rural Schools

The growth of cellphone addiction among China’s “left-behind” children and the researchers and teachers fighting against it

Nov 17, 2023 SOCIETY