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Lonely Hearts Transformed: The Evolution of Chinese Marriage Advertisements
A history of Chinese marriage ads, from newspaper columns to matchmaking TV shows and mobile dating apps
How New China’s Movie Industry Began in the Northeast
Changchun Film Studio went from puppet-state propaganda to the beating heart of Chinese film
Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations Through the Ages
Mid-Autumn Festival was only made an official holiday in 2008, but people have celebrated it for centuries
How China Celebrated International Women’s Day Through the Ages
From strikes and marches to slogans and marketing campaigns, International Women’s Day celebrations in China have taken on many forms over the last century
The Nuclear Secret Under Chongqing’s Mountains
Under the mountains of Fuling, remnants of a top-secret nuclear project have come to light
Wu Chuanyu: The PRC’s First Olympic Athlete
The “flying fish” swimmer who became the PRC’s first Olympic competitor in 1952
Red Flag Over China
Learn about the PRC’s iconic red star flag, chosen from a nationwide design contest 69 years ago
Big Bomb Theories
Since the 1950s, Beijing’s nuclear policies have led to domino effects throughout Asia
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