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Welcome to Liu York: Going with the Flow in China’s Chillest River City
How a riverside city in Guangxi has evolved from a Tang-era backwater, to a polluted industrial hub, and finally into a model of green living
National Day Escapes: 5 Offbeat Holiday Spots to Discover
Spanning the country from north to south, these five lesser-known destinations range from deserts to tropical coasts and offer (relatively) quieter alternatives to the holiday rush
Dilemma in Ivory Tower: The Employment Crisis Facing Young Chinese PhDs
With PhD graduates outpacing available positions, young Chinese scholars face an uphill battle for jobs, resources, and recognition in an increasingly crowded academic arena
Innocent Hearts or Warped Wood?: Children in Ancient Chinese Philosophy
How the idea of a child’s innocence has shifted through Chinese history
Qufu: The “Holy City of the East” That Continues to Inspire Students Today
How an ancient teacher’s hometown becomes a holy city that attracts rulers and common people alike for over two millennia
Is Pro Wrestling Finally Finding Its Footing in China?
Beijing hosted its first-ever pro wrestling event in May. The World of Chinese went behind the scenes to find out why people are happily paying good money to watch scripted fights.
Beyond Seasoning: The Story of Chinese Vinegar
Though not as omnipresent as soy sauce, vinegar has long been cherished in China, and now a new generation is discovering its tangy appeal
Classrooms Beneath the Himalayas: Why China’s “Migrant Learners” Are Turning to Nepal
More and more young Chinese are flocking to their western neighbor to study, travel, or simply escape the stresses of home life at an affordable rate—but not all leave satisfied, finding living conditions harsher than they had imagined
Ma’andi: The Mysterious Land of Butterflies
Cradled in the borderlands between Yunnan and Vietnam, the town of Ma’andi bursts to life each year as millions of butterflies hatch in unison—a fleeting marvel now shadowed by the pressures of over-tourism and the urgent need for preservation
The Gaokao Challenge: Can You Pass China’s Toughest Exam?
This year’s national college entrance exam put tens of millions of students to the test, now it’s your turn to answer these real test questions from Gaokao 2025
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