The Memory Makers: The Rise of Professional Memoirists in China

A growing industry of memoir ghostwriters is helping China’s seniors preserve their legacies—and boosting the silver economy

FEMINISM

Leveling the Playing Field: China’s Female Gamers Struggle for Recognition

Although women account for almost half of all gamers in China, sexism is still rampant in China’s gaming scene

TRAVEL

Below the Lights: Photographer Tu Ximeng on a Changing Chongqing

Chongqing may be known as China’s cyberpunk capital, but local photographer Tu Ximeng is on a mission to capture the city’s more authentic moments—those often lost in the glowing haze of its futuristic façade

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ANCIENT HISTORY

Written in the Stars: Astrological Signs in Ancient China

China’s adherence to the 12-year zodiac cycle is known around the world. What might be more surprising is that the West’s astrological signs have also existed in the country, possibly from the very beginning.

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GALLERY

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

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TRAVEL

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.

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FOOD

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

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