When Art Misses Its Mark: A Renowned Photography Festival Struggles to Impress Locals

The Jimei Arles International Photo Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary in Xiamen earlier this month, but the organizers are struggling to engage local audiences, who have remained relatively disengaged

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Justice for Snakes: The Real Story of the Most Misunderstood Zodiac Animal

How the snake evolved from a revered symbol of worship to a figure of fear and evil in ancient Chinese culture

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The Fear Within: Can China’s Horror Game Developers Overcome Genre Malaise?

Evading strict censorship around religious and supernatural content, Chinese horror games have long used cultural elements like paper money, ancestral tablets, and red lanterns to evoke horror and tension—yet now, audiences are seeking deeper thrills

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A Year of Climate Challenge: China’s Top Environmental Stories in 2024

From extreme drought and typhoons to growing renewable energy capacity, here are the key environmental stories shaping China in 2024

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A Year in Hot Searches: The Rise and Fall of China’s Top Influencers in 2024

From the return of China’s YouTube Queen to scandals involving fake personas and false advertising, here are the viral influencers of the year

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The Year in Memes: China’s Viral Moments of 2024

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The Year in Chinese Cinema: Movies of 2024

The film market struggled in 2024, but these movies managed to stand out and make their mark

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