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Innocent Hearts or Warped Wood?: Children in Ancient Chinese Philosophy
How the idea of a child’s innocence has shifted through Chinese history
The Glamour and the Gloom of Cabin Life for China’s Female Flight Attendants
Once a privilege for the few, air travel has changed dramatically—along with the stewardesses who are now speaking out against unfair working conditions and unnecessary, even dangerous, dress codes
Qufu: The “Holy City of the East” That Continues to Inspire Students Today
How an ancient teacher’s hometown becomes a holy city that attracts rulers and common people alike for over two millennia
Inside China’s Rigorous Education System
Whether it‘s writing the life-changing college entrance exam (gaokao), attending night school as an adult, preparing for the stressful civil service exam, or taking fun lessons at senior colleges after retirement, education has shaped every stage of life in China.
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Hooked on Serenity: China’s Gen Z Fishing Revival
China’s urban youths are recasting fishing, an ancient activity associated with retirees, into modern struggles and philosophies
Beyond Seasoning: The Story of Chinese Vinegar
Though not as omnipresent as soy sauce, vinegar has long been cherished in China, and now a new generation is discovering its tangy appeal
How the Mountain God’s Messenger Becomes A Man-eating Monster
Over the past two decades, rising human-bear conflicts in the Sanjiangyuan region, fueled by misinformation on social media, have turned a once sacred creature into a villain in the eyes of younger generations
Is China Finally Moving Toward Smoke-Free Public Places?
Despite years of health campaigns and growing awareness of the dangers of secondhand smoke, smoking in public remains a problem across China. Now, with both government action and public pressure intensifying, are smoke-free environments finally within reach?
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