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Welcome to Liu York: Going with the Flow in China’s Chillest River City
How a riverside city in Guangxi has evolved from a Tang-era backwater, to a polluted industrial hub, and finally into a model of green living
Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations Through the Ages
The Mid-Autumn Festival became an official public holiday only in 2008, but it has been celebrated for centuries
A Trip in Time: How Did People Travel in Ancient China?
Historian Duan Zhiqiang explores road dangers and the emergent travel industry in China’s Ming and Qing eras
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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Dilemma in Ivory Tower: The Employment Crisis Facing Young Chinese PhDs
With PhD graduates outpacing available positions, young Chinese scholars face an uphill battle for jobs, resources, and recognition in an increasingly crowded academic arena
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 female cabin crew 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
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