New Goal for Coal: The Struggle to Repurpose China’s Abandoned Mines

Former mines are being turned into public gardens and tourist attractions as China looks to a post-coal future, but the transition has not been smooth

Idiomized: Join the Wukong Hype in 4 Characters

Learn these commonly used “chengyu” inspired by the superpowers of the Monkey King

Havoc in HR: How Chinese Workers Found a New Champion in ‘Wukong’

The much-anticipated video game has birthed various memes on the tribulations of the Monkey King (and Chinese “corporate monkeys”)

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