Explainer: Everything You Need to Know About the Gaokao

China's annual high-stakes, high-pressure college entrance exam.

by Cathy Wu, 06 June 2023

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

Explainer: The Story Behind Dragon Boat Festival

What's with all these dragon boats anyway?

by Cathy Wu, 18 May 2023

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

Explainer: Everything You Need to Know About Qingming

Have no idea what Tomb-Sweeping Day is all about? We're here to explain.

by Cathy Wu, 03 April 2023

Explainer: Women's Day's Revolutionary Roots

We take a look at the origins and customs of China's 'sanba,' aka International Women's Day.

by Daniel Plafker, 08 March 2023

Explainer: Why China Celebrates Christmas with Apples

Ever wonder why you've been receiving apples from Chinese friends and co-workers for Christmas?

by Bridget O'Donnell, 19 December 2022

Explainer: Everything You Need to Know About October Holiday

Take a break from your holiday planning to find out why you're having one in the first place.

by William Lee, 30 September 2022

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