From a poorly made animation by a mother-son duo that became an international sensation to a Chinese take on an anti-war comedy set in the Middle East that took a dark turn, this summer’s Chinese cinema has been full of surprises
August 25, 2026
From AI-generated films gaining ground in China’s movie industry to the looming possiibility of corporate roles being replaced by artifical intellignece in the near future, technology has become an unavoidable and deeply embedded part of modern China.
Pioneering cultivation fantasy and reinventing historical fiction, these five writers helped define the golden age of Chinese online literature
From a symbol of young love in the verses of Li Bai to a viral meme telling people to mind their own business, plums have held a distinctive place in China’s cultural life
From ancient creation myths to everyday meals, the humble egg has long been woven into Chinese culture and cuisine
In China’s ecologically rich southwestern province, mushrooms have become a seasonal favorite, drawing food lovers from across the country—and even some foreign politicians. But alongside vibrant markets and adventurous foraging trips, mushroom season also brings hallucinatory misadventures that can turn perilous.
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