The Gay Couples in Sham Straight Marriages in China

'As long as our families felt happy, we were happy. We solved a problem.'

by Jamie Fullerton, 13 February 2016

South China's Boat People Adrift on Uncertain Tides

The rich water-faring culture of the Tanka people has no institutional outlet for expression or preservation and has, in some places, faded.

by Daniel Plafker, 01 June 2018

How Pets Became China's New Status Symbol

In China, sometimes pets own their humans.

by Marianna Cerini, 24 April 2016

How a Desert Region in Western China Built a Wine Industry From Scratch

A colossal government-run wine bureau helps.

by Noelle Mateer, 23 August 2018

Roger Federer: The Exclusive Interview

Ahead of his title defense at the Shanghai Rolex Masters, we spoke to Roger Federer about his incredible career.

by Marianna Cerini, 10 October 2015

Virtual Reality: China Bets Billions on Troubled Tech

Despite becoming more commonplace, VR still isn’t ready for a place in the living room between the television and computer.

by Sky Gidge, 20 February 2017

Talking Fashion with Angelica Cheung, Founding Editor of Vogue China

Founding Editor of Vogue China Angelica Cheung talks to us about her motivation - and why she's not nearly as unapproachable a people think.

by Marianna Cerini, 01 October 2015

Veganism's Slow March to the Chinese Dinner Plate

Spreading veganism in the Middle Kingdom can be a slow journey, but grassroots advocacy groups across the country are working to change that.

by Dominic Ngai, 29 December 2017

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