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Soak Up the Decadent Footbath Culture of China’s ‘Foot Capital’

Learn the origin of footbaths in the southern city of Changsha, and how bathhouses shed their seedy reputation to become modern entertainment complexes

By Wang Lin (王琳) November 16, 2022

Stories From Toon Street: Su Tong’s Latest Short Story Collection Reviewed

An imaginary Chinese village during the reform and opening era, with its oft-referenced “Toon Street,” is vividly depicted in a newly translated short story collection from the author of “Raise the Red Lantern”

Can Xue: The Experimental Voice of Chinese Literature

Once again, she didn’t win the Nobel Prize in Literature—but at this point, her legacy may already be secured

The Rocky History of Chinese Immigration in the American West

Colorado’s burgeoning 19th century Chinese communities were destroyed by racist legislation and riots. Now, the state is finally coming to terms with its past.

Crowning Glory: China’s Floral Headdress Tradition

From the women of Xunpu to ancient emperors, the floral hairpin has been a cherished tradition among both men and women for centuries, serving as decorative ornaments and symbols of authority

What Comes After the Pigs? | Fiction

During a rural Chinese family reunion after the Lunar New Year, a man and his pigs became the unexpected center of attention

Casa Batlló | Short Story

A tale of migration and missed connections by Chinese author Zhang Wanhe

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