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Reclaiming the Genius of China’s First Female Architect
As well as costing her an architecture degree, Lin Huiyin’s gender would lead many to focus on her looks and alleged love affairs over her groundbreaking work
Letters of Revolution: The Failed Movement to Eradicate Chinese Characters
The campaign to replace traditional characters with a phonetic system reflected Chinese society’s desire for change during the 20th century
How Labor Day Shaped Modern China
Discover the origin of Labor Day celebrations in China and how it became one of the country’s most important holidays
One Card to Rule Them All: The History of China’s ID System
How Chinese ID cards evolved from simple handwritten cards in 1984, to sophisticated digital documents essential for everything from riding the train to playing video games
A Brief History of China’s Hotel Industry
How China’s hotels transformed from exclusive spaces for the privileged to accommodation for the masses
The City at the Heart of Three Kingdoms Power Struggles
Cao Cao, Guan Yu, Liu Bei, and other Three Kingdoms heroes fought over Jingzhou for decades
China’s Long History of Dragon Sightings
Reported sightings of the mythical creature have captivated people in China for centuries
Carved in Stone: Why Did Ancient Chinese Etch Messages into Rock?
Exploring the ancient Chinese obsession with carving messages and poems on rocks and walls
Two-Way Communication: How China Adopted Japanese Terms to Discuss Modernity
In the early 20th century, debate raged in China over whether to accept a deluge of Japanese loanwords
Cold Fashion: How Ancient Chinese Kept Warm in Winter
From paper and straw to fur coats...this is what ancient Chinese wore to keep themselves warm in winter
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