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China’s Most Talked About Summer Movies (So Far)
The battle for the summer box office is still heating up in China. Here are some of the standout domestic productions that have generated buzz—both for better and for worse.
Idiomized: Ancient China’s Most Famous Battle in Four Characters
Learn idioms of eloquence, trickery, and deceit—all inspired by the Battle of Red Cliffs
Tracking the Latest Trends in China’s AI Industry | Infographics
China’s AI advances in education, agriculture, and exports—in numbers
The Last Talent: Cai Lan’s Passing Closes a Chapter in Hong Kong Culture
With the death of the final member of the “Four Talents of Hong Kong,” TWOC revisits how these cultural figures influenced generations through their writing, wit, and screen presence
Smart Nation: How AI Is Reshaping Life in China and Making Waves Abroad
Discover how AI is helping China’s savvy merchants boost sales, addressing challenges like aging populations in villages, and revolutionizing the way knowledge is acquired in classrooms in our latest magazine issue
The Gaokao Challenge: Can You Pass China’s Toughest Exam?
This year’s national college entrance exam put tens of millions of students to the test, now it’s your turn to answer these real test questions from Gaokao 2025
A Village Fashion Show Brings Ethnic Clothing into the Spotlight
A weekly runway show in a remote village in Guizhou has gone viral, drawing tourists from across the country—and attention from around the fashion world
A Slang Guide to the Labubu Craze: More Than Just a Toy?
As fans scramble to get their hands on a coveted Labubu, discover the viral slang and memes inspired by these “ugly-cute” dolls that have taken the world by storm
China’s Rare Woods: Bearers of Beauty, Toil, and the Supernatural
Wood and the objects born from it have been coveted throughout Chinese history, but as access dwindles and consumer preferences change, it’s slowly losing its sheen
Children Untaught: “Father-Destroying” Stories in Ancient China
Through greed, betrayal, or simple mischance, these ancient sons and daughters brought ruin upon their own fathers, officials, princes, and emperors alike
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