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Wang Nuannuan, Attempted Murder Survivor, and Her Extraordinary Path to Rebirth
Widely known as the “pregnant woman pushed off a cliff in Thailand,” Wang was recently granted a divorce from her attacker after a prolonged legal battle. Her story is one of unimaginable trauma and extraordinary resilience.
Urban Renewal: China’s Urbanization Is Entering a New Phase
Discover how Chinese cities are embracing a new wave of urban renewal, driven by the urgent need for upgrade, and more in our latest magazine issue
How Residential Renovation Became China’s New Urban Battleground
Once symbols of progress, China’s residential buildings now face cracks, costs, and uncertainty
China’s New Wave of Backlash Against Pre-Made Food
A single complaint from a tech entrepreneur about a popular restaurant chain has revived the debate over pre-made food—a development that could usher in sweeping changes to the industry
How China’s Malls Are Rewriting Themselves
As China’s malls struggle in an era of e-commerce and slowing consumption, some are becoming lifestyle hubs, nostalgic sanctuaries—and even public service centers
Hooked on Serenity: China’s Gen Z Fishing Revival
China’s urban youths are recasting fishing, an ancient activity associated with retirees, into modern struggles and philosophies
How the Mountain God’s Messenger Becomes A Man-eating Monster
Over the past two decades, rising human-bear conflicts in the Sanjiangyuan region, fueled by misinformation on social media, have turned a once sacred creature into a villain in the eyes of younger generations
The Other Olympics: Four Standouts at the Chengdu World Games
From fistball to drone racing, China has put these non-Olympic sports into the spotlight
Is China Getting More Pet-Friendly?
As pet ownership continues to grow, China’s cities are taking steps to make daily life more accommodating for both animals and their humans
We Went to a Pro Wrestling Match in Beijing, But...
Why would people pay good money to watch scripted fights? Follow us as we dive deep into China’s rising pro wrestling scene.
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