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A Brief Guide to Chinese Internet Slang

Online slang is not only a means to simplify and update the Chinese language, but also a natural and fun way to respond to current events on social media.

by Dominique Wong, 06 November 2016

A Brief History of Ramen and Its Chinese Influences

Wait, ramen is from where? Dominique Wong dives into the Chinese history behind the beloved Japanese meal.

by Dominique Wong, 24 February 2018

The Future of Sports is Digital. It's Also Chinese

The pro athletes, academics and tournament organizers of China's massive esports industry.

by Dominique Wong, 09 August 2017

The Hits, Misses and Celebrities of Advertising in China

Chinese brands are spending unprecedented amounts of money on advertising. But, are consumers buying it?

by Dominique Wong, 23 June 2017

The Women MMA Fighters Kicking Ass in China

Dominique Wong profiles China's fearsome women MMA fighters, a small, but growing minority of the country's combat sports scene.

by Dominique Wong, 07 March 2018

The Great Debate: The Chinese Teens Learning How to Argue... in English

English-language debate is more popular than ever in China – yet inequality and misconception remains.

by Dominique Wong, 12 October 2017

The Beijing Rooftoppers Who'll Do (Almost) Anything for the Shot

They hang off cranes hundreds of meters above the ground, balance on the edge of skyscrapers and do backflips against the CCTV cityscape.

by Dominique Wong, 11 March 2017

The Battle Between Ride-Share Heavyweights Spills onto the Streets

A battle is taking place on our very streets – where a game of sabotage and subterfuge is playing out between riders, vandals and parking officers.

by Dominique Wong, 16 January 2017

A Brief Guide to Chinese Internet Slang

A Brief History of Ramen and Its Chinese Influences

The Future of Sports is Digital. It's Also Chinese

The Hits, Misses and Celebrities of Advertising in China

The Women MMA Fighters Kicking Ass in China

The Great Debate: The Chinese Teens Learning How to Argue... in English

The Beijing Rooftoppers Who'll Do (Almost) Anything for the Shot

The Battle Between Ride-Share Heavyweights Spills onto the Streets

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