Olympic Chatter: Chinese Fans on the 2026 Winter Olympics

From quips about Team China’s outfit design to following the games with bated breath, here are the internet memes and slang inspired by the Milano-Cortina Olympics

SPORTS

In the Water With Shandong’s Winter Swimmers

At Jinan’s annual winter swimming competition, participants from across China and around the world plunge into icy waters, as a sport practiced mostly by older residents begins to catch on more widely

TRAVEL

Two Days in Wuhai, the Small Coal-Mining City Dubbed “China’s Dubai”

Once ridden with air pollution, the northwestern Inner Mongolia city is reinventing itself as a desert-lake tourist destination

Ring in the Year of the Horse: The Ultimate Chinese New Year Guide

Once again, the Chinese New Year—or Spring Festival—is just around the corner, arriving on February 17, 2026. As the biggest annual celebration in China kicks off, the dynamic Horse, the seventh zodiac animal, gallops into the spotlight, taking the reins and replacing the Snake to usher in a year of ambition, bravery, and strength.

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Essential Reads from The Commercial Press

Explore a world of original Chinese books and translations from The Commercial Press, the proud parent of The World of Chinese

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2025 Issue 4: New Markets, Young Makers
BUSINESS

New Markets, Young Makers: How Millennials and Gen Z Are Shaping the Future of Consumption

Explore the latest trends in the Chinese market, from the rise of “emotional economy” and the second-hand market boom, to the young factory owners taking over social media

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HISTORICAL FIGURES

From “Big Brother Zhao” to Emperor Taizu: The History Behind Where Winds Meet

Explore the multifaceted life of Song Emperor Zhao Kuangyin and the idioms it inspired

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HEALTH

How Can China Solve Its Elder-Care Problem?

As millions of Chinese enter old age, their adult children are now grappling with the financial and emotional burden of being their parents’ only caregivers. Even as government and business efforts are rolled out to ease the pressure, stigma around retirement homes and traditional expectations of filial duty continue to shape how people spend their later years.

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ENTERTAINMENT

2025 in Chinese Gaming: Hits, Flops, and What’s Next

Even without a blockbuster like 2024’s Black Myth: Wukong, China’s gaming market continued to grow robustly in the past year, fueled by exciting new titles and a more stable regulatory environment

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