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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
Why Is China Struggling to Find More Female Maintenance Workers Amid Surging Demand?
Women in China are calling for more representation in door-to-door maintenance, yet those already in the field continue to face societal discrimination
Mastering the Art of Livestreaming Sales
As China’s e-commerce industry reaches the crescendo of its annual Singles Day festival buying frenzy, livestreamers are battling it out to squeeze cash from an increasingly reticent consumer base
In Southern China’s Once-Thriving “Garment Kingdom,” Business Fades Amid Urban Renewal
Once a major hub for clothes manufacturing, Guangzhou’s Kanglu district has in recent years been beset by difficulties, including Covid-19, competition fueled by the rise of e-commerce, and a protracted facelift
Can Xue: The Experimental Voice of Chinese Literature
Once again, she didn’t win the Nobel Prize in Literature—but at this point, her legacy may already be secured
Written in the Stars: Astrological Signs in Ancient China
China’s adherence to the 12-year zodiac cycle is known around the world. What might be more surprising is that the West’s astrological signs have also existed in the country, possibly from the very beginning.
Wool and Wounds: How Art Gave a Chinese Mother Her Voice Back
Through wool and raw honesty, needle felt artist Zhang Xian captures the unseen struggles of new mothers while reclaiming her own identity
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
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