May 20 is Yet Another Chinese Valentine's Day, Here's Why

Prepare yourself for yet another lovers' day...

by Emma Li, 19 May 2023

9 Badass Women in Chinese History

From astronomical geniuses to pirate queens.

by Jonty Dixon, 08 March 2024

Explainer: How May 1 Became International Workers' Day

Why does China have a holiday for wrongly executed US terror suspects?

by Ryan Kilpatrick, 26 April 2023

A Seller's Story on Building a Fake Goods Empire in China

We're not just talking Louis Vuitton handbags, Armani suits and Yeezy boots.

by Lars James Hamer, 17 September 2021

How Expats Navigate the Dating App World in China

Enter the world of dating apps used in China and hear the good, the bad and the ugly of dating app experiences.

by Francesca Lewis, 27 August 2021

Why Has China Built So Many Metro Systems?

An exploration of China's weird and wonderful metro systems.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 25 May 2022

China-US Travel Could Return to Normal by August: CDC

Chinese experts and lawmakers believe that vaccine passports could facilitate the removal of mandatory quarantines for travelers.

by Joshua Cawthorpe, 04 March 2021

An Easy Ride-Hailing Alternative to Didi

While users who previously downloaded the app can still use it normally, Didi cannot register new users.

by Yicheng Gu, 12 July 2021

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