Greek Expectations: Why Are Young Chinese Scholars Studying Western Classics?
As more Chinese scholars of ancient Greece and Rome navigate the barriers of Western classics, they bring fresh perspectives to the study of antiquity
LANGUAGE
Swallowing the Dictionary: Bao, Boba, and the English Appetite for Chinese Words
Stuffed buns and bubble tea are two of the latest delicacies to be added to the English language’s ever-growing menu of mouthwatering Chinese termino…
MUSIC
A Symphony of Rock Brings the 29th Beijing Music Festival to a Grand Finale
From a modern production of Mozart’s most famous opera to a rock-fueled finale, the 29th Beijing Music Festival brought together classical and contem…
BOOKS
Four More Female-Oriented Writers Who Have Shaped the Genre
The global rise of C-dramas has renewed interest in the writers behind these heart-wrenching love stories and the female-oriented fiction that has sh…
ANCIENT HISTORY
Stars in Their Eyes: How China’s Ancient Fans Expressed Their Devotion
From fanfiction to tattoos, historic displays of fan support could look surprisingly similar to today
HEALTH
Why Is Losing Weight Now a National Mission—A Sneak Peek Inside Our New Issue
Discover how China’s health policy, the fitness industry, and new weight-loss drugs are reshaping the fight against obesity in the country
BOOKS
Four Female-Oriented Chinese Web Novelists to Discover
From crime investigations to fantastical adventures and everyday warmth, here are four Chinese web novelists making it big in the “danmei” romance ge…
MUSIC
700 Artists, 32 Countries, and 12 Days of Music in Beijing | Event
From opera and symphonic concerts to chamber music and crossover performances, the 29th Beijing Music Festival, running from October 9 to 20, brings …
TV
6 C-Dramas to Watch this Fall: Period Family Intrigue, Modern Espionage, and Workplace Romance
With a growing overseas audience, this season’s Chinese series have much to offer, from historical and workplace romance to matters of national secur…
MODERN HISTORY
“Shanghai” Beyond the Map: The Story of an English Verb
How a dark history of coercion, forced labor, and maritime trade transformed a Chinese port city into an evocative English verb
TECHNOLOGY
When Nobody Calls “Action!”: The Life of a Screenwriter in the AI Age
A screenwriter for English micro-dramas details how his job of communicating with directors and actors and getting things done on a shoestring budget…
DESIGN
LV vs. Molly Tea: Who Owns a Thousand-Year-Old Flower?
How a trademark case between a French luxury giant and a Chinese milk tea chain became a national argument over who can use an ancient motif
