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The Year in Play: China’s Top Video Games of 2024
Exploring the best of China’s 2024 video game releases, from indie gems to blockbusters
Celebrate the Hani New Year with the World’s Longest Feast
Despite being a relatively new tradition, Lüchun’s Long Street Banquet has, in just 20 years, attracted world-record numbers of tourists and become a major event on the Hani ethnic calendar
Blessed by the Gods: A Tour of Shanxi’s Ancient Temples
Shanxi province is home to a staggering number of temples and other cultural sites, yet many remain in disrepair despite being key to local tourism campaigns
China’s Winding Path to Gaming Literacy
With the success of “Black Myth” and a new generation of parents who grew up playing video games, China has leveled up its understanding of gaming. But traditional beliefs may be hard to break.
Below the Lights: Photographer Tu Ximeng on a Changing Chongqing
Chongqing may be known as China’s cyberpunk capital, but local photographer Tu Ximeng is on a mission to capture the city’s more authentic moments—those often lost in the glowing haze of its futuristic façade
A Horse Racing Festival for the Ages
In Litang, western Sichuan, horses take center stage once a year. Our correspondent was there to capture the sights and sounds.
How Did a Vegetarian Hub Become the Global Capital of Beef Hotpot?
While Chaoshan beef hotpot has gained global popularity in recent years, few people realize that beef wasn’t really a thing in eastern Guangdong until recently
From Weapon to Costume Piece: The Formidable Hairpins of Fuzhou
With a 1,600-year history, Fuzhou’s “tri-hairpin” has evolved from weapon to accessory to nearly forgotten artifact, but now, thanks to a small group of designers, it’s back in vogue
Lost in Translation: The Localization Challenge of “Black Myth: Wukong”
Despite localization’s key role in achieving success abroad, the industry remains misunderstood in China—something many linguists hope China’s first AAA game will change
Beyond the Crown: Miss Hong Kong’s Shifting Influence
How Hong Kong’s once-iconic beauty pageant evolved through decades of cultural shifts, media scrutiny, and changing definitions of beauty
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