Wool and Wounds: How Art Gave a Chinese Mother Her Voice Back

Through wool and raw honesty, needle felt artist Zhang Xian captures the unseen struggles of new mothers while reclaiming her own identity

A Horse Racing Festival for the Ages

In Litang, western Sichuan, horses take center stage once a year. Our correspondent was there to capture the sights and sounds.

How Did a Vegetarian Hub Become the Global Capital of Beef Hotpot?

While Chaoshan beef hotpot has gained global popularity in recent years, few people realize that beef wasn’t really a thing in eastern Guangdong until recently

From Weapon to Costume Piece: The Formidable Hairpins of Fuzhou

With a 1,600-year history, Fuzhou’s “tri-hairpin” has evolved from weapon to accessory to nearly forgotten artifact, but now, thanks to a small group of designers, it’s back in vogue