Mockery, Sarcasm, and Roasting in Ancient China

Ancient scholars and ministers used all forms of scathing rhetoric to refute, persuade, and influence—sometimes to disastrous ends

STREET TALK

“Retirement Lit” is Helping China’s Youth Reimagine a Future Without Rest

With the government officially confirming the long-speculated decision to raise the country’s retirement age, young Chinese workers are turning to sarcasm to cope with the seemingly endless toil that lies ahead

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Box Office Blues: National Day Films Leave Audiences in the Dust

Despite a promising opening, this National Day holiday’s box office ends with another round of disappointing performances

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Explore the vibrant flavors and culinary traditions of autumn in Chinese cuisine

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Revisiting “Monkey,” Arthur Waley’s Artful Reimagining of a Chinese Classic

With the recent release of “Black Myth: Wukong,” Canadian writer and translator Dylan Levi King reflects on the popularization of a Chinese literature classic

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Idiomized: How to Spend Your Vacation in 4 Characters

Learn these essential Chinese “chengyu” to describe your unique vacation travel styles

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Like a Rolling Stone: A Stirring Meditation on Womanhood and Defiance

Based on the true story of Su Min, China’s latest box office hit reflects on the quiet endurance of generations of women and questions whether leaving is the end—or just the first step toward reclaiming independence

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ANCIENT HISTORY

Elixirs of Power: Chinese Emperors’ Quest for Immortality

How the pursuit of eternal life shaped politics, culture, and fate in ancient China

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