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Why Are Chinese College Students Shunning Dorm Living?
The lack of privacy in communal dorms and disputes with roommates have prompted many college students to seek off-campus housing, only to find their options limited by financial and safety concerns
Riding Solo: The Struggles of Roller Coaster Enthusiasts in China’s Sparse Thrill Scene
An American roller coaster enthusiast’s bumpy road to find good rides and community
Prayers, Calligraphy, and Hanfu: How Chinese Kids Usher in Their First Day of School
Incoming first-graders in China participate in the “First Writing Ceremonies” before starting elementary school to better their chances of a gainful education
Monkeying Around: Chinese Gamers on the ‘Black Myth’ Phenomenon
We gathered people to play the hottest game of the year. Here’s what they had to say about it.
Cruising the Yangtze: Monkeys, Math Tutors, and Magnificent Views on the Way to the Three Gorges
What’s it like to board a ten-thousand-ton ship and embark on a 4-day, 3-night cruise down the Yangtze, China’s largest river?
Can Young Chinese Sustain Their Newfound Rural Life by Simply Farming the Land?
As competition in cities increases, a small but growing contingent of Chinese youth are returning to the countryside to till the land and look for inner peace
Spice It Up: Why Hunan Cuisine Is Conquering China
Known for its spicy, stir-fried dishes, Hunan cuisine has enjoyed a surge in popularity in recent years, but not everyone is happy about it
The Timeless Appeal of Jasmine
Celebrate summer with jasmine tea and discover why this floral-infused brew remains a perennial favorite across generations in China
Little Tyrants: A Brief History of Chinese Video Game Consoles
A new generation of researchers and archivists reexamines the underappreciated history of China-made video game consoles, challenging long-held notions about the devices remembered dearly by millions of Chinese
The Noodle Shop and the Holy Cave
A French-Chinese blogger’s dusty road home in China’s wild west
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