China’s new wave of cinematic games is putting players inside the screen, but many titles are still figuring out how to put them in control
September 16, 2026
To understand contemporary China, one must look back into its past. As one of the world’s oldest civilizations, China’s more than 5,000 years of history are not confined to textbooks and museums; they continue to offer living wisdom today. Its long history was shaped not only by emperors and legendary figures, but also by the countless ordinary people who have lived on this land.
With more than half of Chinese adults now overweight, hospitals, health platforms, and the government are exploring new ways to get people in shape
How one character embodies a world, from the people below to the stars above
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
For decades, diners across China have turned to Lanzhou Lamian outlets for an affordable yet reliably filling bowl of hand-pulled noodles. Few, however, know that these noodles have little connection to the city of Lanzhou itself, and a recent rebranding campaign is trying to bring their true origins to light.
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