The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Can GLP-1s Fix China’s Obesity Problem?
Weight-loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro have become increasingly popular as the country looks to slim down, but questions linger around the…
TECHNOLOGY
As AI Takes Over Micro-Dramas, Will Actors Have to Sell Their Likenesses to Stay in Work?
From struggling extras to retired stars, more performers are considering selling their likenesses as cheap AI-generated content increasingly squeezes…
TRAVEL
Mount Putuo: The Many Faces of Guanyin’s Island
On this Buddhist holy ground, monks, merchants, pilgrims, and tourists blur the boundaries between devotion and daily life
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 o…
HEALTH
Weight of the Nation: China Rethinks its Approach to Obesity
With more than half of Chinese adults now overweight, hospitals, health platforms, and the government are exploring new ways to get people in shape
CHINESE CHARACTERS
体: The Character That Shapes Us All
How one character embodies a world, from the people below to the stars above
FILM
8 Must-Watch Chinese Films Dominating the Summer Box Office
From a poorly made animation by a mother-son duo that became an international sensation to a Chinese take on an anti-war comedy set in the Middle Eas…
FOOD
Who Owns China’s Ramen?
For decades, diners across China have turned to Lanzhou Lamian outlets for an affordable yet reliably filling bowl of hand-pulled noodles. Few, howev…
MODERN HISTORY
100 Years of Expression: How Qipao Came to Signify Female Emancipation in China
From the billowing robes of the Qing dynasty to the body-skimming silhouettes of the Republican era, the evolution of the “qipao,” a signature of Chi…
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
How China Is Celebrating Qixi This Year | Photo Story
From traditional rituals to mass weddings and DIY drafts, the Qixi festival has blended centuries-old romance with modern ways of celebrating love
FOOD
Can China’s Gelato Craze Stay Cool?
As gelato grows popular in China, many are pondering whether the seasonal treat can follow coffee and milk tea to become an everyday indulgence
HEALTH
Why Exercise Is Winning Out Among China’s Young Urbanites
For China’s urban youth, exercise has become a popular post-work pursuit, offering personal growth and social connection. But with new workout trends…
