The World of Chinese Magazine

03/08/2025

Missed out on the first-ever pro wrestling match in Beijing? 🤼

Watch both our mini-documentary and a collection of wonderful shots from the epic event below!
https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2025/07/pro-wrestling-match-in-beijing-china/

02/08/2025

In early July, Chinese musician Jay Chou was dethroned as the most-streamed artist on Spotify. Mandarin-Cantonese rapper Skai Isyourgod, aka Lan Lao in Mandarin, took the crown with over 4 million monthly listeners. 🎙️

Skai Isyourgod is not the only Chinese rapper who has gone viral by blending their hometown language and culture into their music. Other notable rappers and their hits include:

🏭 - "Factory" by Zhang Fangzhao, aka “God of Henan Rap”
🚕 - “Black Cab” by Higher Brothers
🏝️ - “WAIYA” by Fujian artist Vinida Weng

Watch the full music videos in the link, below:

Skai Isyourgod (Lan Lao) recently surpassed Jay Chou as the most-streamed Mandopop artist on Spotify, leading the charge for a new generation of rappers climbing the charts

01/08/2025

Made famous by Shaoxing opera, Shaoxing's melodic, sing-song quality dialect is made up of 55 vowels and eight tones.

Located in Zhejiang, the ancient city is the birthplace of renowned 20th-century writer Lu Xun and the ancient calligrapher Wang Xizhi.

Listen to the unique rhythms of the dialect, below:

Learn the gentle dialect of a refined southern Chinese city

31/07/2025

“To learn the suona, you practice through the coldest days of winter and the hottest days of summer.” 🎺 🪈

As younger generations' interest in learning traditional Chinese fades, many older Chinese folk musicians have reverted to new outlets to keep the dying sounds of their instruments alive.

Learn how livestreaming has become a new lifeline for keeping their craft alive:

Faced with dwindling numbers and pandemic restrictions, folk musicians are saving traditional Chinese music, one TikTok video at a time

31/07/2025

Happy ! 👦🏻 👦

Whether you guys are "Old iron (老铁)" bros or "Plastic sisters (塑料姐妹)," friendships take on various forms.

Level up your Chinese slang with our guide to some of the latest Chinese friendship terms, whether real or fake, today:

Real or fake, here are some Chinese internet slang words for friendship

29/07/2025

What do tigers symbolize in China? 🐅

Often referenced in military settings such as “虎将 (tiger general), are worshiped for their strong, majestic appearance, as well as their bravery.

Learn more about the history and cultural background of the "king of all beasts" this ! 👇

Learn about tiger symbolism in China culture as we enter the Year of the Tiger

28/07/2025

Would you pay good money to watch flying elbows and body slams, knowing the winner’s already been decided? 🤼

Step into the ring with TWOC editor Hayley Zhao as she takes us behind the scenes to learn more about the emergence of pro wrestling in China. Join us as we chat with international wrestlers and find out how is carving out a spot in the country’s entertainment scene.

Watch our latest mini-documentary from the first-ever pro wrestling showdown in China’s capital, Beijing, below!

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27/07/2025

“I am not merely using AI to generate fantastic images or cool visuals, but rather engaging with the technology in a deeper, more meaningful way.” 🤖

Join us in exploring Chinese artist Wang Xin's latest collection, “Ritual of Becoming II,” featured in the “Charging Guide exhibition”—an investigation into the nature of social connections in today’s tech-driven world.

Learn more about her attempt at a new framework for what art can become in this AI age:

In the age of AI, artist Wang Xin explores new frameworks for what art can be

25/07/2025

Around 57,000 people die of drowning each year in China—more than half under the age of 14. In response to the alarming statistics, increased efforts have been made to promote swimming safety and raise awareness about drowning prevention. 🏊‍♂️

Multiple provinces have begun integrating swimming lessons into their curricula to reduce the number of drownings. Additionally, more swimming facilities, especially in rural areas, are being built to give more people access to safe water education.

Click to learn more about what China is doing to prevent drownings: 🛟

From swimming curriculums to construction of public pools, governments and schools around China make an effort to reduce water safety problems

24/07/2025

“Let the butterflies take off. They’re beautiful creatures with beautiful wings that can soar. They can lead the villagers and the local economy.” 🦋

Once a year, a natural phenomenon occurs in Miao, Yao, and Dai Autonomous County's Butterfly Valley, a picturesque border region in southern Yunnan.

Over 100 million emerge from their chrysalises, creating one of only two butterfly explosions in the world. However, the challenges of over-tourism and the urgent need for preservation remain.

Learn more:👇

22/07/2025

China's millions of students studying abroad, or "liuzi (留子)," constantly navigate lifestyle changes and uncertainty in a foreign land.

Many have jokingly shared their new lifestyle luxuries that include:

🀄️ Mahjong sets
🥘 Hot pot seasoning,
🛁 Collapsible bathtubs,
🌶️ and spicy snacks like .

Learn how "liuzi" adapts to life abroad, and the trending phrases about their struggles:

With recent crackdowns on foreign students in the US, the prospect of studying abroad is becoming increasingly fraught for Chinese students—but as these phrases show, they are no strangers to…

21/07/2025

“Back when I was a kid, if you told someone you played pool, they’d assume you weren’t a good person.” 🎱

Once linked to gang fights and gambling, pool in China had a checkered reputation. But in the early 2000s, the sport began shedding its stigma—thanks to the rise of champion Ding Junhui and nine-ball star Pan Xiaoting on the global stage.

Learn how has made a comeback and shaken off old stereotypes:

Once dismissed as a pastime for dropouts and gangs, pool has clawed its way back to become a booming pursuit among amateurs and professionals alike, driven by social media, grassroots clubs, and…