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“Junshan Island no longer exists as a physical place on Lake Dongting. It has passed through the looking glass. You can ...
15/01/2026

“Junshan Island no longer exists as a physical place on Lake Dongting. It has passed through the looking glass. You can see the island in this mirror, but there is no way to row a boat over to it.”

Bookmark our latest wuxia short fiction story, “The Record of the Magnolia Grove” for your weekend read: 🔖

“Junshan Island no longer exists as a physical place on Lake Dongting. It has passed through the looking glass. You can see the island in this mirror, but there is no way to row a boat over to it.”

These major feminist stories broke through the news in 2025, becoming hotly debated topics throughout the year. Among th...
13/01/2026

These major feminist stories broke through the news in 2025, becoming hotly debated topics throughout the year. Among the top headlines were:

📰 The inspiring story of attempted murder survivor, Wang Nuannuan
🚴🏻‍♀️ Chinese women becoming more interested in outdoor activities and mindful leisure
📋 New regulations protecting women against societal prejudices.

Catch up on the top stories of 2025, here:

From the inspiring story of attempted murder survivor Wang Nuannuan to regulations banning slanders towards unmarried women, here are the top feminist stories of the year

“I love you, Lao Ji!” (爱你老己) 😊 Dubbed the “warmest meme of 2025,” young are embracing the affectionate nickname Lao Ji...
11/01/2026

“I love you, Lao Ji!” (爱你老己) 😊

Dubbed the “warmest meme of 2025,” young are embracing the affectionate nickname Lao Ji (老己) as a playful and lighthearted way to express self-recognition.

The nickname combines the affectionate prefix “lao,” commonly used when addressing acquaintances or peers, with “自己 (zìjǐ, self),” to coin “Lao Zi (老自 Lǎo Zì)” and “Lǎo Jǐ (老己)”—alter egos that function as confidants and a source of emotional reassurance.

Pick up more slang, below:

After a year of hardship and strife, it’s time to take a little comfort in the fact that China’s youth began to appreciate themselves

Glory, profit, talent, literature, and a murder. 📖Unravel the history behind the origins of The World of Chinese’s publi...
10/01/2026

Glory, profit, talent, literature, and a murder. 📖

Unravel the history behind the origins of The World of Chinese’s publisher, , one of China’s most influential publishing houses, as well as the curious assassination behind one of the publisher’s founders, a young typesetter named Xia Ruifang.

Learn more:

Glory, profit, talent, literature, and an assassination: 120 years of the Commercial Press

What other reads can you find from The World of Chinese’s publisher, The Commercial Press? 📚From the collection of works...
09/01/2026

What other reads can you find from The World of Chinese’s publisher, The Commercial Press? 📚

From the collection of works by Cai Yuanpei, one of the country’s most influential modern educators, to books on Chinese thought, flip through these other recommended reads this weekend.

Explore a world of original Chinese books and translations from The Commercial Press, the proud parent of The World of Chinese

Part of one of the world’s four major ice and snow festivals, the Harbin Ice-Snow World attracted over 3.6 million touri...
08/01/2026

Part of one of the world’s four major ice and snow festivals, the Harbin Ice-Snow World attracted over 3.6 million tourists over its 68-day run last year. 🧊

Located in Harbin, the provincial capital of Heilongjiang, the first 200,000-square-meter Harbin Ice-Snow World was completed on Christmas Day, 1999, establishing itself as one of China's top winter tourist destinations.

Massive ice castles, vibrant neon-lit structures, and skillfully crafted, life-size replicas of the Terra-cotta Army are among the many highlights of the festival's one million square meters.

Discover more about China’s Winter Wonderland, below:

Since its founding in 1999, the Harbin Ice-Snow World has grown from a local initiative to provide residents with wintertime entertainment into the world’s largest celebration of ice

From the surge in popularity of Chinese cinema across the globe, to the intense rivalry behind China’s top food-delivery...
08/01/2026

From the surge in popularity of Chinese cinema across the globe, to the intense rivalry behind China’s top food-delivery platforms, and a slew of new creative slang, 2025, the Year of the Snake, reshaped how the world saw China. 🐍🐴

Here are the top posts from 2025 that resonated most with our readers each month.

Revisit these moments below:

From the surge in popularity of Chinese cinema across the globe, to the intense rivalry behind China’s top food-delivery platforms, 2025, the year of the snake reshaped how the world saw China.

“Regardless of age, plush toys are universally appealing. They help owners to reconnect with the feeling of childhood, d...
06/01/2026

“Regardless of age, plush toys are universally appealing. They help owners to reconnect with the feeling of childhood, delivering emotional healing through sight and touch.” 🧸

Plush toys aren't just for children. From cute Labubu dolls to pink Fufu toys, China’s designer toy brands are a way for younger consumers to reconnect with their childhood and find emotional healing in small, tangible forms.

Part of the “emotional economics” trend, China's designer toys have slowly evolved into a form of soft power, boosting the visibility of Chinese designer toy brands, as well as attracting international customer bases.

Explore the growing appeal of Chinese designer toys and their role within the rapidly expanding emotional economy.

Designer toys are leading the growth of China’s “emotional economy,” as millennials and Gen Z seek brands that connect with their feelings

Happy Xiaohan (小寒) ❄️!As first of China’s 24 solar terms, Minor Cold lasts until around Jan 20, ushering in the coldest ...
05/01/2026

Happy Xiaohan (小寒) ❄️!

As first of China’s 24 solar terms, Minor Cold lasts until around Jan 20, ushering in the coldest part of the year.

Rich in traditions and stories, carries deep cultural meaning, but Chinese-English dictionaries still don’t offer a single answer.

Learn more about China’s , here:

The beginning of January has for millennia marked the beginning of Minor Cold in China, but questions remain as to how best to convey this ancient season to the English-speaking world

“It’s not about being poor or lacking options. People are choosing secondhand because it feels responsible, creative, an...
02/01/2026

“It’s not about being poor or lacking options. People are choosing secondhand because it feels responsible, creative, and meaningful.” ♻️

Young Chinese shoppers are embracing thrifted goods as an alternative to the surge in consumerism.

This shift has fueled the rapid expansion of online resale platforms, neighborhood thrift stores, and fairs across the country. Learn more about ’s expanding secondhand economy, and its influence on the country’s consumer market.

Drawn by sustainability and savings, young shoppers are driving China’s secondhand economy

It's time to start your New Year’s Resolutions (新年计划 xīnnián jìhuà)!For many, this includes vowing to “keep fit and take...
01/01/2026

It's time to start your New Year’s Resolutions (新年计划 xīnnián jìhuà)!

For many, this includes vowing to “keep fit and take care of themselves” by hitting the gym.🏋🏻‍♂️

“New year, new atmosphere. I will start exercising (新年新气象，我要开始健身).”

Kickstart your New Year fitness routine with this Chinese to show off your resolution!

Get some good Chinese workout phrases to blend into the country’s booming gym culture

🎆Happy New Year! 🎇Ever wondered how China ended up celebrating two different New Years?Today, both Yuandan (元旦), based o...
01/01/2026

🎆Happy New Year! 🎇

Ever wondered how China ended up celebrating two different New Years?

Today, both Yuandan (元旦), based on the Gregorian calendar, and the Chinese New Year are observed. This was not always the case: shifting regimes, political changes, and calendar reforms have shaped how the country marks the new year.

Explore # NewYear’s history, below: 👇

Discover the time in the early 20th century when China banned Spring Festival in the name of modernization, but failed to make the ban stick

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