Leveling the Playing Field: China’s Female Gamers Struggle for Recognition

Although women account for almost half of all gamers in China, sexism is still rampant in China’s gaming scene

TRAVEL

Below the Lights: Photographer Tu Ximeng on a Changing Chongqing

Chongqing may be known as China’s cyberpunk capital, but local photographer Tu Ximeng is on a mission to capture the city’s more authentic moments—those often lost in the glowing haze of its futuristic façade

BUSINESS

Why Is China Struggling to Find More Female Maintenance Workers Amid Surging Demand?

Women in China are calling for more representation in door-to-door maintenance, yet those already in the field continue to face societal discrimination

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GALLERY

Wool and Wounds: How Art Gave a Chinese Mother Her Voice Back

Through wool and raw honesty, needle felt artist Zhang Xian captures the unseen struggles of new mothers while reclaiming her own identity

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TRAVEL

A Horse Racing Festival for the Ages

In Litang, western Sichuan, horses take center stage once a year. Our correspondent was there to capture the sights and sounds.

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How Did a Vegetarian Hub Become the Global Capital of Beef Hotpot?

While Chaoshan beef hotpot has gained global popularity in recent years, few people realize that beef wasn’t really a thing in eastern Guangdong until recently

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From Weapon to Costume Piece: The Formidable Hairpins of Fuzhou

With a 1,600-year history, Fuzhou’s “tri-hairpin” has evolved from weapon to accessory to nearly forgotten artifact, but now, thanks to a small group of designers, it’s back in vogue

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