Sun Jiahui (孙佳慧)

Sun Jiahui is a freelance writer and former editor at The World of Chinese. She writes about Chinese language, society and culture, and is especially passionate about sharing stories of China's ancient past with a wider audience. She has been writing for TWOC for over six years, and pens the Choice Chengyu column.

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ANCIENT HISTORY

Stars in Their Eyes: How China’s Ancient Fans Expressed Their Devotion

From fanfiction to tattoos, historic displays of fan support could look surprisingly similar to today

ANCIENT HISTORY

Stars in Their Eyes: How China’s Ancient Fans Expressed Their Devotion

From fanfiction to tattoos, historic displays of fan support could look surprisingly similar to today

Scene bamboo weapon house of flying daggers

ANCIENT HISTORY

Bamboo and the Chinese Imagination

From ancient pages to reclusive sages, how an extraordinary grass came to be one of China’s most vital cultural symbols

FILM

Not All Wishes Come True: Why an Animated Box-Office Hit Still Drew Controversy

While the summer’s animation hit “All Wishes Come True!” has been praised for its high production value, critics argue that its formulaic treatment of Chinese mythology does a disservice to the traditions it draws from

HISTORY

Portrait of the Egg in China: More Than Just Food

From ancient creation myths to everyday meals, the humble egg has long been woven into Chinese culture and cuisine

ANCIENT HISTORY

The Ghosts of Xuanwu Gate: A Bloody Coup and a Rewritten History

Fourteen hundred years ago this month, fratricidal bloodshed paved the way for one of China’s greatest emperors to ascend the throne. Yet what really happened remains a mystery.

ENTERTAINMENT

Unlike Their National Team, Chinese Fans Never Miss the World Cup

Despite unfavorable viewing times, Chinese soccer fans are still showing up for the World Cup, supporting the team and stars of their own choice

Sun Jiahui (孙佳慧)

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