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Often referred to as China's Valentine's Day, traces back to the tragic love story of goddess Zhinü and farm boy Niula...
29/08/2025

Often referred to as China's Valentine's Day, traces back to the tragic love story of goddess Zhinü and farm boy Niulang, who were only allowed to reunite once a year on this day.

But that isn't the only love story.

Learn about three lesser-known Chinese love stories, here: 💞

Discover three lesser-known love stories for Qixi Festival, or Chinese Valentine’s Day

“People who smoke inside the store simply don’t care about the rules. I really wish there were fines for smoking indoors...
28/08/2025

“People who smoke inside the store simply don’t care about the rules. I really wish there were fines for smoking indoors." 🚬

Today, there are 300 million Chinese smokers, with over one million people die annually in China from -related illnesses alone.

Despite the government's health campaigns, as well as penalties for indoor smoking and initiatives to reduce the impact of secondhand smoke, public smoking still remains a problem.

But with renewed government and public pressure, are smoke-free public places finally within reach? Learn more: 🚭

Despite years of health campaigns and growing awareness of the dangers of secondhand smoke, smoking in public remains a problem across China. Now, with both government action and public pressure…

This , we invite you to explore our collection of powerful women’s stories, from the trailblazing achievements of Chine...
25/08/2025

This , we invite you to explore our collection of powerful women’s stories, from the trailblazing achievements of Chinese women throughout history to the courageous changemakers shaping society today.

Collection of stories about Chinese feminists, from extraordinary historical female figures to ordinary Chinese women fighting for their rights

“I want to disprove the chairman’s Moon Theory. I have an idea, but I need to know that you’ll support me.” A young Tibe...
22/08/2025

“I want to disprove the chairman’s Moon Theory. I have an idea, but I need to know that you’ll support me.”

A young Tibetan herder and his unruly stallion were warned off the local race. The question is—will they listen? 🐎

Read the latest short story, “Moon Theory,” from Jiangyang Cairang, below:

A young Tibetan herder and his unruly stallion were warned off the local race. The question is—will they listen?

The latest teaser of the next installment hints at a Chinese folk deity who terrified people with his frightening look...
21/08/2025

The latest teaser of the next installment hints at a Chinese folk deity who terrified people with his frightening looks. 🎭

But who was the man behind the legend? In the Tang dynasty, he was a mortal man who was denied an imperial post despite passing the hardest civil service examinations....all because of his looks!

Uncover the story of , below:

Zhong Kui was once a mortal man considered too ugly for a government post. So he became the Chinese ghostbuster.

How many UNESCO world sites does China have? 🏜️With the newest addition, Tombs in Ningxia, China now boasts an impress...
19/08/2025

How many UNESCO world sites does China have? 🏜️

With the newest addition, Tombs in Ningxia, China now boasts an impressive 60 sites.

With 9 imperial mausoleums, 271 subordinate tombs, 32 flood-control structures, a 50,000-square-meter ritual complex foundation, and over 7,000 cultural relics housed in the onsite museum, the Xixia Tombs still hold plenty of secrets.

Learn more about the Xixia Kingdom, established in 1093, and a fascinating part of China’s history:

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

“Chinese students have flooded in—they now make up around 70 percent of our total enrollment.” From IELTS English classe...
17/08/2025

“Chinese students have flooded in—they now make up around 70 percent of our total enrollment.”

From IELTS English classes to coffee barista courses, young Chinese students are finding Nepal's capital, , to be the new getaway destination from an unfulfilling, stressful life in China.

Yet, living conditions have been hard for some to adjust to.

Read the full story 👇

More and more young Chinese are flocking to their western neighbor to study, travel, or simply escape the stresses of home life

From Shanghai Disney Resort to Happy Valley in Wuhan, China has invested heavily in theme parks, ranking second only to ...
16/08/2025

From Shanghai Disney Resort to Happy Valley in Wuhan, China has invested heavily in theme parks, ranking second only to the US in the number of the world’s top 25 most-visited parks.🎢

Natcher Pruett, an American roller coaster enthusiast, has ridden on nearly 300 of China's . This is his journey through rides and newfound community.

An American roller coaster enthusiast’s bumpy road to find good rides and community in China

How important is calligraphy in China? 🖌️Many Chinese first graders often go through a ceremony called the First Writing...
14/08/2025

How important is calligraphy in China? 🖌️

Many Chinese first graders often go through a ceremony called the First Writing Ceremony (开笔礼, literally “Opening Brush Ceremony”) before the start of the fall semester.

Wearing the traditional "hanfu" clothing, incoming Chinese first graders take part in activities such as honoring Confucius and practicing .

Flip through a photo collection of a First Writing Ceremony in Guangdong, below:

Incoming first-graders in China participate in the “First Writing Ceremonies” before starting elementary school to better their chances of a gainful education

Formed by the Chinese radicals 木 (mù), on the left, and 冓 (gòu) on the right, the Chinese character 構, or simplified 构 (...
12/08/2025

Formed by the Chinese radicals 木 (mù), on the left, and 冓 (gòu) on the right, the Chinese character 構, or simplified 构 (gòu), is often used in building structures; both literal, like 构造 (gòuzào), meaning "to construct," and abstract, such as 社会结构 (shèhuì jiégòu, social structure). 🌁

Learn more about the crafty character that's often busy with the construction and transformation of the world around us.

Mastering the word underpinning everything from imagination and creation to conceptualization and transformation

After a slow start to 2025, China’s box office is bouncing back this summer with a wave of buzzworthy domestic releases....
08/08/2025

After a slow start to 2025, China’s box office is bouncing back this summer with a wave of buzzworthy domestic releases.

Leading the summer box office charge: critically acclaimed war drama “ ” and the hit animation series, “ .”

Will you be heading over to one of China's 13,000-plus movie theaters to watch any of the following films? 🎥

Drop your thoughts and movie recommendations below:👇

Led by critically acclaimed war drama “Dead to Rights” and animation “The Legend of Hei 2,” China’s recent domestic film releases have turned their patchy reputation around in this summer’s box office

Hutong cats? 🐈From the ninja warrior cat to the boss cat, the hutongs are enjoyed not just by humans, but are also a fav...
08/08/2025

Hutong cats? 🐈

From the ninja warrior cat to the boss cat, the hutongs are enjoyed not just by humans, but are also a favorite hangout for their feline residents!

Watch the hutong in action, below:

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