“Can China’s Robots Do Real Jobs?”—A Sneak Peek Inside Our New Issue
Explore how China’s humanoid robots are moving from flashy demonstrations to real-world jobs, even as the nascent industry continues to face major ch…
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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…
NEWS
Why Are Chinese Players Boycotting the Country’s Most Lucrative Otome Game?
The introduction of a new character in the hit “Love and Deepspace” franchise has landed developer Papergames in hot water and sparked debate over th…
LANGUAGE
Gung Ho: How a Linguistic Misunderstanding Became an American Catchphrase
Born in 1930s China as the name of a grassroots movement supporting the country’s war effort, “gung ho” evolved into a popular American phrase celebr…
SPORTS
Ha Ha Ha Haaland: How Norway’s Striker Became China’s Favorite World Cup Meme
Dominant for club and country on the pitch, Erling Haaland has become a Chinese internet icon for his rare mix of humor, authenticity, and ease
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
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Beneath the Drum Tower: A New Teahouse Blending Old Beijing Charm with Modern Comfort
In Beijing’s Xicheng district, dilapidated hutong houses have been transformed into teahouses, restaurants, and other spaces where visitors can rest …
BOOKS
Civilization and Governance: A Conversation on an Inclusive China
In his revised edition of “Under Heaven: Inclusive China,” Peking University Professor Han Yuhai reimagines “tianxia” as an interconnected world shap…
TECHNOLOGY
Can China Build Its Own “Falcon 9”?
A decade in, China’s commercial space sector is entering its reusable-rocket era—a wave of debut flights, and a long way still to go. A LandSpace eng…
STREET TALK
The Psychology Terms Capturing What It Means to Be Young and Chinese
As mental health pressures mount, young Chinese are borrowing from psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy to build a new vocabulary to capture the …
TECHNOLOGY
Dance Dance Revolution: For Now, China’s Robots Shine Brightest on Stage
They may have captured the hearts of the nation, but can China’s ubiquitous dancing robots go a step further and change the world of work?
TECHNOLOGY
Exit Stage Left: China’s Robots Need a Job
The country’s humanoids are moving from flashy performances to the real world of work, but challenges remain for this nascent industry
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