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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
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
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War Relics, Durian Slippers and Magical Encounters in Dongxing, China’s Southern Border
A Guangxi border town shaped by war, migration, cultural exchange, and subtropical flavors
The All-Female Opera Reimagining Freedom, Love, and Fantasy
Yue opera, originated in Zhejiang and known for its gender-bending roles and progressive stage design, is building a feminist dreamscape for a new generation
Qingtian: China’s “Little Europe” with a County-Town Heart
Often celebrated online for its European flair as the hometown of countless Chinese diaspora, this small mountain town’s true essence lies in the lives of those who left, stayed, and returned—shaping it over generations
The Magic of Konjac: What’s Behind China’s Obsession with the Toxic Plant
A poisonous ancient plant, konjac has become the country’s favorite crunchy, stimulating snack—and a global sensation for its healthy yet addictive bite
What Makes China’s Legal Exam the Toughest in the Nation?
With a record number of people taking the Chinese bar exam this year, attention has turned once again to the country’s toughest exam—and to how it has evolved from selecting imperial officials to fostering public legal awareness today
A Tiny Rural Community’s Grand Effort to Welcome the Ancestral God | Photo Story
Despite having only six households left, the “parading of the god” ceremony in Fujian’s Weixiang village continues each year, alive with color, techno music, and unwavering faith
Wang Nuannuan, Attempted Murder Survivor, and Her Extraordinary Path to Rebirth
Widely known as the “pregnant woman pushed off a cliff in Thailand,” Wang was recently granted a divorce from her attacker after a prolonged legal battle. Her story is one of unimaginable trauma and extraordinary resilience.
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