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ANCIENT HISTORY

The Eunuch and the Yogurt

Who poisoned China’s second-to-last emperor?

By Jeremiah Jenne November 19, 2020

ANCIENT HISTORY

A Pox on the House of Aisin-Gioro

A tiny enemy nearly brought down the Qing empire

By Jeremiah Jenne June 16, 2020

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

Is China on Track for Another Nobel Prize in Literature After Mo Yan?

Canadian literary critic Dylan Levi King examines how Can Xue, who has thrived outside the Chinese literary system, has emerged as a frontrunner for this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature

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

Casa Batlló | Short Story

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

Countryside Police Station: International Repercussions | Short Story

Author A Yi’s tale of bureaucracy and absurdity behind county officials’ futile attempt to put out a fire

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