5 Ancient Chinese Philosophers You Need to Know

Get caught up to speed on Confucius, Sun Tzu and more with these books.

by Ned Kelly, 01 March 2019

This Fun Illustrated Book is the Ultimate China Guide for Kids

Bilingual picture book from Bérénice Zandonai answers all questions your kids might have about Chinese festivals with the help of poems, fun facts and colorful illustrations.

by That's, 30 January 2019

10 Essential Books on Chinese Culture

From Chinese characters to local cuisine, here are 10 must-have English-language books to help you better understand Middle Kingdom culture.

by That's, 01 November 2018

How Views on Women in China Are Changing in the #MeToo Era

Shifting gender landscapes in the Middle Kingdom.

by Erica Martin, 30 September 2018

Meet the Laowai Busker Singing for his Supper in China

Bringing live music to the masses on the trains, busses and sidewalks of the PRC.

by Benjamin Lipschitz, 27 April 2018

A Portrait of China's Left-Behind Children

China's rapid economic development has seen millions of parents move from rural villages to big cities and choosing to leave their children back home.

by Dominique Wong, 13 November 2016

Saving the Shikumen of Shanghai

The Shanghai government recently launched an initiative to protect the Shikumen buildings as cultural heritage and deemed them greatly endangered.

by Emma Li, 20 May 2016

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