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MODERN HISTORY

Hearth Warming

The history of indoor heating in the PRC

By Sun Jiahui (孙佳慧) April 12, 2020

FOOD

Batter with Rice

More than just a Lantern Festival snack, glutinous rice balls have many regional variations and modern spins

By Aaron Hsueh February 12, 2020

LIVING IN CHINA

Washed Up: Can Public Bathhouses Survive in Today’s Cities?

Once a blue-collar necessity, public bathhouses struggle to remain relevant in China’s cities today

By Han Rubo June 29, 2019

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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