South China's Skaters Grind a Fine Line Between Stadium and Street

With Olympic recognition and increasing government backing, a once underground pastime is hitting the mainstream.

by Daniel Plafker, 30 March 2018

The Rural Chinese Town Becoming a Global Skiing Hub

Chongli is in the midst of a jaw-dropping transformation, as China experiences a boom in winter sports facilities.

by Noelle Mateer, 07 February 2018

30 Notable Thatsmags.com Features from 2017

A selection of the best and most popular long reads on China from Thatsmags.com in 2017.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 29 December 2017

How to Sell the American Dream (Without Getting Banned from China)

On Amway and China's pyramid scheme crackdowns.

by Noelle Mateer, 14 November 2017

China's Growing Role in the Global Refugee Crisis

Part I of a three-part series concerning China's role in the global refugee crisis.

by Noelle Mateer, 10 July 2017

Exploring Guangzhou's Urban Villages: Shipai, Xiancun

A look inside a couple of Guangzhou's fast-disappearing urban villages.

by Tristin Zhang and Jocelyn Richards, 30 May 2017

Exploring Shenzhen's Urban Villages: Baishizhou, Hubei, Gangxia

A look inside a few of Shenzhen's fast-disappearing urban villages.

by Bailey Hu and Sky Thomas Gidge, 30 May 2017

Slow Train to Dongbei: Three Days Aboard China's Longest Rail Journey

There are few better ways to see a country than from a slow train. And there are few better ways to meet people than being thrown in train carriage full of them.

by Oscar Holland, 14 May 2017

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