TRAVEL

Mangoes, Massage, and Feasting in Mangshi, China’s Hottest Border Town

As Thailand loses appeal for Chinese travelers due to safety concerns, a laid-back Yunnan city is drawing foodies, festival-goers, and selfie-takers in search of Southeast Asian vibes within China's borders

SOCIAL CHINESE

Car Talk: Starting a New Life on Wheels

With innovative features like auto parking and gaming cockpits, smart EVs are capturing the hearts of young buyers. Here’s a language guide to buying your first car in China.

ENVIRONMENT

Tree-mendous Trouble: Catkins, Fluffs and Other Consequences of Beijing’s Green Ambitions

Beijing has an allergy crisis, and it hits every spring with the shedding of poplar and juniper trees. While complaints make headlines every year, solutions remain elusive.

ANCIENT HISTORY

Rebellion, Corruption, and the Lychee: The History of Chinese Couriers

Long before express delivery became an everyday essential, ancient China had built an intricate courier system, though its bureaucracy also bred corruption and chaos

HEALTH

Rethinking ADHD: Young Chinese Find Support and Strength in Safe Online Spaces

With growing awareness, many in China are finding support online and viewing ADHD as a source of strength, but experts caution against the romanticization of the condition and over-reliance on internet diagnoses

SOCIETY

Youthful Nostalgia: Why China’s Gen Z Is Embracing the Past?

Explore why China’s Gen Z is turning to the past, the most cherished memories across generations, and more in our latest magazine issue

TRAVEL

Azheke’s Shared Prosperity: From Remote Hamlet to Global Spotlight

Once a poverty-stricken village in the mountains of Yunnan, Azheke has turned tourism into a lifeline, distributing dividends among locals while preserving its UNESCO-recognized heritage

STREET TALK

China’s Jolly Snow King Protects His Throne

After a food safety scandal, China’s largest milk tea brand Mixue Bingcheng has emerged seemingly unscathed thanks to its supporters’ loyalty. Learn the viral slang to join the debate around the “Snow King.”

LIFE

What Are Millennials and Gen Z Nostalgic For? | Infographics

A look at childhood snacks, classic TV shows, and nostalgia-themed commercial zones through the numbers

BUSINESS

Scandals from China’s Annual Consumer Rights Festival in 2025

From repackaged sanitary products to fraudulent home repair services, here are the most shocking consumer rights scandals unveiled during China’s annual “3·15 Gala” this year