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Chilling Tales from Youyang, Part 3

Three more spooky stories from a ninth-century book of tales

By Hatty Liu September 2, 2020

TRADITIONAL CULTURE

Urban Legends With Chinese Characteristics, Pt. 1

Three chilling Chinese tales

By Hatty Liu October 31, 2017

TRADITIONAL CULTURE

The Half-Fox Girl

Jack Hsing, chief editor of The World of English, retells a classic ghost story from the 17th century

By Jack Hsing April 23, 2017

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

Is China on Track for Another Nobel Prize in Literature After Mo Yan?

Canadian literary critic Dylan Levi King examines how Can Xue, who has thrived outside the Chinese literary system, has emerged as a frontrunner for this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature

The Rocky History of Chinese Immigration in the American West

Colorado’s burgeoning 19th century Chinese communities were destroyed by racist legislation and riots. Now, the state is finally coming to terms with its past.

Crowning Glory: China’s Floral Headdress Tradition

From the women of Xunpu to ancient emperors, the floral hairpin has been a cherished tradition among both men and women for centuries, serving as decorative ornaments and symbols of authority

Casa Batlló | Short Story

A tale of migration and missed connections by Chinese author Zhang Wanhe

Countryside Police Station: International Repercussions | Short Story

Author A Yi’s tale of bureaucracy and absurdity behind county officials’ futile attempt to put out a fire

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