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“My divorce finally went through. Justice may be delayed, but it will always prevail.”In June 2019, Wang Nuannuan and he...
18/11/2025

“My divorce finally went through. Justice may be delayed, but it will always prevail.”

In June 2019, Wang Nuannuan and her then-husband Yu Xiaodong took an early morning drive to a national park in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, to catch the sunrise. Little did Wang know that shortly after, she’d be pushed over a 34-meter cliff—while pregnant.

Wang’s horrific ordeal, miraculous survival, and her arduous journey to bring the perpetrator, Yu, to justice have been the center of media attention since 2019.

Read more about Wang’s extraordinary story, below:

Widely known as the “pregnant woman pushed off a cliff in Thailand,” Wang was recently granted a divorce from her attacker after a prolonged legal battle. Her story is one of unimaginable trauma and…

What’s mildly toxic, has nearly no calorific content, requires complex processing to be edible, and has been part of Chi...
17/11/2025

What’s mildly toxic, has nearly no calorific content, requires complex processing to be edible, and has been part of Chinese cuisine for nearly 2000 years?

Meet , or “魔芋 (móyù), ” the base ingredient for some of China’s most popular modern snacks.

First recorded in historical texts from the Jin dynasty, konjac has worn many hats over the centuries, including serving as a medicinal aid and as a meat substitute.

Today, it has gained popularity with the health and fitness markets due to its main component: glucomannan, a soluble dietary fiber.

Explore the history behind the “devil’s tongue” plant and its journey to becoming a global sensation:

A poisonous ancient plant, konjac has become the country’s favorite crunchy, stimulating snack—and a global sensation for its healthy yet addictive bite

What’s China’s most brutal exam? 🧐The “fakao” — China’s equivalent of the bar exam, where less than 1 out of 10 pass. Ea...
15/11/2025

What’s China’s most brutal exam? 🧐

The “fakao” — China’s equivalent of the bar exam, where less than 1 out of 10 pass.

Each year, nearly 1 million Chinese undergraduates sit for the exam, many of whom often retake the exam multiple times. While a career in law is often glamorized as a path to prestige and success, those who pass the exam still face an extremely competitive job market, grueling hours, high stress, and surprisingly low pay.

Even so, interest only grows: the number of test-takers rose by 24 percent in 2024.

Flip into the hidden history behind the , below:

How China’s national legal exam has evolved from selecting imperial officials to shaping public legal awareness

Known as the “City of Eternal Spring,” Kunming, province’s capital, is known for its diversity, laid-back vibe, and vi...
14/11/2025

Known as the “City of Eternal Spring,” Kunming, province’s capital, is known for its diversity, laid-back vibe, and vibrant art scene.

And then there’s Kunminghua, the city’s dialect, whose sharp, forceful tones can be traced to the court Mandarin of the Ming dynasty.

Listen below 👇

The variant of Mandarin Chinese in Kunming is known as Kunminghua, a direct and harsh sounding dialect that traces its roots back to the Ming dynasty

Every year on the 20th day of the ninth lunar month, the elders of Fujian’s Weixiang village begin preparations for the ...
13/11/2025

Every year on the 20th day of the ninth lunar month, the elders of Fujian’s Weixiang village begin preparations for the “parading of the god (游神) ”ceremony—when villagers welcome home their “Ancestral Lord,” the statue of the “Lord Marquis of Martial Virtue.”

TWOC visited the village to capture exclusive images of the quickly-fading tradition in action.

Despite having only six households left, Fujian’s Weixiang village continues its annual ‘parading of the god’ ceremony, alive with color, techno music, and unwavering faith. Native photographer Wu…

Have you been “calculating carefully and budgeting strictly (精打细算)” for the Singles' Day shopping festival? 💰Every year,...
11/11/2025

Have you been “calculating carefully and budgeting strictly (精打细算)” for the Singles' Day shopping festival? 💰

Every year, Chinese people spend millions during the shopping festival, looking to stock up on necessities or simply enjoy retail therapy.

Here are some suitable Chinese idioms you can use with your friends, today:

Learn 7 of the most popular and useful Chinese idioms for Singles Day shopping festival!

Happy Lidong (立冬)—the official start of winter! ❄️ From “The sky is cold and the earth is frozen (天寒地冻)” to “A world cov...
07/11/2025

Happy Lidong (立冬)—the official start of winter! ❄️

From “The sky is cold and the earth is frozen (天寒地冻)” to “A world covered with ice and snow (冰天雪地),” master these essential winter-related Chinese idioms that capture the natural beauty and shocking chill of the season!

Get started below!

Frigid idioms and other phrases for winter

“Trail running feels like an act of defiance, a tangible affirmation of my autonomy. It calls me, telling me not to be s...
06/11/2025

“Trail running feels like an act of defiance, a tangible affirmation of my autonomy. It calls me, telling me not to be shackled by my self-limitation, and that life isn’t about being caught in a ceaseless loop.” 🏔️👟

This , we’re catching up with one of China’s fastest-growing sports —trail running— which is rapidly gaining a larger fan base and going viral across various Chinese social media platforms.

Despite only emerging in the country around a decade ago, China now has over 100,000 registered trail runners with more than 200 annual races, including the Chongli 168, being held across the country.

Yet, booming popularity also brings also its series of challenges, including steep physical demands, hefty financial investment, and risks of competing in extreme natural environments.

Explore how China's taking to new heights:

Trail running in China goes viral...despite the cost, dangers, and fitness requirements

China continues to add to its roster of prestigious sites, with Ningxia's Western Xia Dynasty Tombs becoming the lates...
04/11/2025

China continues to add to its roster of prestigious sites, with Ningxia's Western Xia Dynasty Tombs becoming the latest addition to the World Heritage Site list on July 6th.

Founded in 1038 by Li Yuanhao, the mysterious Western Xia dynasty met its end in 1227, when the Mongols overran the multi-ethnic kingdom.

The lost regime’s mausoleums, the largest, grandest, and best-preserved Western Xia archaeological site, were first explored in 1971, when fragments of stone steles etched with mysterious Chinese characters were unearthed.

Today, the mausoleums remain a window into a kingdom that was almost erased, with many of its mysteries and secrets still untold:

Learn more:

China’s newest UNESCO site could hold the keys to a lost kingdom

On the hunt for Chinese vegan cuisine? 🎃 We’ve rounded up a list of -related dishes, including mouth-watering dumplin...
01/11/2025

On the hunt for Chinese vegan cuisine? 🎃

We’ve rounded up a list of -related dishes, including mouth-watering dumplings and delicious pan-fried cakes to warm up your day.

Scoop up the recipe and options below:

Missing seasonal lattes? These Chinese vegan alternatives are some pumpkins!

Still struggling on what to wear for ? 🎃We’ve got right Chinese Halloween costume ideas that were inspired by this year...
31/10/2025

Still struggling on what to wear for ? 🎃

We’ve got right Chinese Halloween costume ideas that were inspired by this year’s viral trends.

From ’s mascot Duo and Luckin Coffee’s Lucky, to Taiwanese singer and his legendary side-swept bangs, and even “Gomoku with Special Skills (技能五子棋)” for those looking for a group costume idea.

Your perfect costume might just be one scroll away 👇

Eight Chinese Halloween costume ideas inspired by this year’s viral trends, from an “international power couple” to a humble fried chicken fillet vendor

Forget zombies and vampires. How many Chinese monsters can you name? Whether it’s the 魑 (chī), a terrifying beast that w...
31/10/2025

Forget zombies and vampires. How many Chinese monsters can you name?

Whether it’s the 魑 (chī), a terrifying beast that was believed to be a mountain deity, or the 魍魉 (wǎngliǎng), a ghost that causes epidemics, China has its own collection of scary beasts and demons that could inspire your next costume.

Explore their eerie origins below… if you dare!

Halloween may be a Western import, but ancient literature is full of traditional Chinese ghosts, spooky beasts, and demons to consider as your costume this October 31

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