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Chinese fans put on amateur roadshows, or luyan 路演, to connect with likeminded peers and feel like idols for a day, but some of their public performances have become lightning rods for and unhealthy .
As the popularity of K-pop dance performances grows in China, is their proliferation testament to female empowerment or the perpetuation of the male gaze
China's declining has had surprising knock-on effects, including on the wedding candy industry.
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Traditionally a wedding essential, candies saw sales drop as the marriage rate continues to decline in China
As young Chinese in their 20s and 30s rediscover scratch cards in an uncertain economy, a new generation of shop owners see their ticket to getting rich and retiring early.
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Booming scratch card sales have attracted droves of young Chinese entrepreneurs to open lottery shops. But making money from the lottery requires a huge slice of luck.
Chinese businesses encourage their workers to build an online following. But while the results can be lucrative, a single indiscreet remark can tank stocks, as scandal-ridden CEOs like Yu Minhong repeatedly show:
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Tech-related businesses are encouraging their workers to create an online presence, and encountering many of the pitfalls that fame can bring
Despite in China, many films with themes have managed to become classics on the silver screen.
Here are the six highest-rated LGBTQ films on Douban:
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The six highest rated LGBTQ films in China
Game boosters, or dailian 代练, are who get paid to play for others who lack time or patience to level up their characters.
College students and even underage teens join the murky industry for flexible hours and passion, but face exploitation.
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In the sometimes murky world of China’s game boosters, the promise of easy money masks harsh (virtual) realities
Pinyin IME, which generates based on sound on QWERTY keyboards, was one of the forerunners in developing predictive text and on Western-designed computers.
But it's not the only system for .
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We trace the evolution of Chinese computer input systems and explore why Chinese speakers today use QWERTY keyboards
A little-known business declining in the age of rising costs and emptying : farming soft-shelled turtles, or biē 鳖, which boomed in the '90s as a miracle health supplement for the middle class.
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As the coastal town of Humen urbanizes, the softshell turtle industry, which boomed in the 1990s, is losing its appeal
Continuing to mark , we revisit five stories of ancient who loved men.
Some historians even argued that same-sex relationships were trendy among noble & intellectual men in the Qing dynasty (1616–1911).
Though modern China struggles to accept homosexuality, many ancient monarchs were known for their affairs with men
Taosi 陶寺, China, is home to a 4,000-year-old solar observatory on top of a city. It's made up of 13 pillars whose functions are still a mystery. On the , the sun rises through the 12th aperture from the south.
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The township of Taosi hosts China’s oldest observatory, a 4,000-year-old solar platform by the Yellow River with ancient archaeological treasures underfoot
Two years ago, the brutal assault of four women at a barbecue restaurant in revealed the long road ahead for better education in China.
Revisit the story below:
A brutal beating of women in the city of Tangshan, China, renews call for better education on sexual consent in China
Lin Huiyin 林徽因 was China's first female architect, but her not only cost her an architecture degree, but led many to focus on her looks and alleged love affairs over her groundbreaking work.
The story of China’s first female architect Lin Huiyin, who was recently awarded a posthumous degree by the University of Pennsylvania
sightings have captivated China for centuries. In 1934, an alleged dragon in Yingkou, Liaoning, killed 9 people and derailed a train, then caused a train ticket shortage due to tourists flocking to see its bones (which could have been the bones of a Baleen whale).
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Reported sightings of the mythical dragons have captivated people in China for centuries
One of few countries in Asia to have signed the UN declaration on rights, Thailand’s openness to sexual orientation and gender identity draws q***r Chinese in search of a place to explore their sexuality, hold hands in public, and receive gender-affirming medical care.
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Thailand draws LGBT Chinese seeking tourism, medical care, and acceptance.
There's growing concern over the “high-schoolization 高中化” of , with college students facing rote learning, tight discipline, and even as adults.
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Are college parent groups essential for ensuring student safety, or do they hinder student growth?
A ticket to popularity, an unhealthy addiction, and a lifeline to small stationery shops: Look inside Chinese 's latest collectible card craze.
Is the latest card craze an unhealthy addiction for children or a lifeline for small-town shop owners?
While bosses “wolf culture (狼性文化 lángxìng wénhuà)” of and sacrifice, jaded identify as “corporate livestock (社畜 shèchù),” “wage slave dogs (打工狗 dǎgōnggǒu),” and “monkeys (吗喽 mālōu), while longing to be as chill as a “spiritual capybaras (精神水豚人 jīngshén shuǐtúnrén).”
Can't make head or tail of animal metaphors for Chinese ? Read more:
Increasingly frustrated by their career prospects, China’s workers are likening themselves to various animals to blow off steam
Three generations of the Guan family have hand-carved in Sanshui, Foshan city, for over 20 years.
Photographer Meng Qingchun goes behind the scenes. See more photos here: https://buff.ly/3VBEm88
In the southern Chinese city of Foshan, the Ming dynasty (1368 – 1644) tradition of racing was revived in the 1980s and continues to draw big crowds, plus hundreds of millions of RMB in sponsorships.
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The Fast and Furious Dragon Boat Races in Guangdong
What do an earthen pot, a fox tricking a tiger, and a co**se seeking a free meal have in common? All are for .
Discover more sayings that pulled no punches on incompetent leadership:
Learn these ancient Chinese proverbs for bad bosses still used in modern Chinese today
In 2021, Caoxian 曹县 went viral as “the center of the universe” on Chinese : satirizing the fact that it's actually the middle of nowhere.
Three years later, its small-town industries and ethos are remarkably unchanged
Caoxian, a populous town in central China, fails to attract tourists despite its viral status
Move over : The “new internet personas (新的互联网人设 xīn de hùliánwǎng rénshè)” on Chinese social media are all about being "light" (淡 dàn)” or “dense (浓 nóng).” Some people are even “transparent (透明 tòumíng).”
What do Chinese netizens mean when they refer to each other as ”light,“ ”dense,“ and ”stealthy“?
Education for children was like an injection, aiming only to fill their head with rigid knowledge,” wrote Zheng Zhenduo 郑振铎, founder of Children’s World 《儿童世界》, China's first children's magazine, in 1922.
On this , we look back at the birth and growth of children's books in China:
A magazine 100 years ago witnessed the birth of children’s literature in China and a progressive movement in how modern Chinese society saw children
China is encouraging couples to have more kids, but affordable remains out of reach to most working families.
As of 2021, only 5.5 percent of Chinese infants and toddlers were enrolled in nurseries.
For cash-strapped parents, exhausted grandparents, and a burgeoning daycare sector facing safety issues, solving China’s childcare shortage remains a tall order
For decades, China was the world's apparel factory, but now its brands are turning to Chinese inspirations and Asian models.
On Middle Earth Podcast, three insiders weigh in on these changes and what it takes to launch a .
China has been the leading global producer and exporter of apparel for over a decade, but it’s also now the world’s biggest fashion market measured by apparel and footwear sales. As of 2021, 170,000…
“Chinese characters are truly the world’s filthiest, most vile, and most despicable. They are like a medieval cesspool,” wrote early communist leader Qu Qiubai 瞿秋白 in 1931.
These sentiments would be unthinkable today, but many of that time wanted to eradicate to improve literacy and modernize the country.
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The radical campaign to replace traditional characters with a phonetic system reflects Chinese society’s desire to reduce the illiteracy rate and modernize during the 20th century
Amateur Chinese are also flocking to , or Qomolangma, but inexperience and for-profit group tours are leading to overcrowded slopes and a sharp rise in accidents
With pandemic travel restrictions lifted and social media blowing up with outdoor content, there’s never been more Chinese Everest climbers
In 2021, Zhang Hong became the 1st Chinese climber (and 3rd worldwide) to summit the world's highest mountain, raising awareness for the invisible struggles of 17 million people in China 🗻
"Invisible Summit" is a of Zhang, his guide Qiangzi, and his crew's preparation for the journey:
New documentary “Invisible Summit” tells the epic story of the first blind Asian person to summit Everest
How a couple made a of labor history using memorabilia from in China: door plates, Mao-era work vouchers, and more.
Migrant workers from all over China once populated Guangzhou’s urban villages. Now, these villages are rapidly vanishing, and their migrants have moved elsewhere. The only remnants of their lives…
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Founded in 1999 as a stock forum, Tianya quickly became popular for its open and unrestricted discussions. Unfortunately, the once largest online forum in China has closed down after two decades, leaving many long-time users feeling nostalgic. Dive into the story of Tianya and explore more of China's original social media platforms in our latest video. #Tianya # EndofAnEra #Chinesesocialmedia #chinese #china #theworldofchinese
When you try to take "birdwatching" to the next level but end up becoming a human tree for a clingy feathered friend! Check how this persistent bird got separated from its attachment to a man by police in Yunnan. #wildbirds #funnynews #birdsofyunnan #chinese #localnews #theworldofchinese #discoverchina Disclaimer: This video uses an AI-generated voiceover.
CCTV host Sa Beining impressed netizens with his enthusiastic hosting of the "Rural NBA" basketball tournament in Guizhou. #basketball #games #shows #hosts #chinese #culture #localnews #theworldofchinese #traditionalchineseculture Disclaimer: This video uses an AI-generated voiceover.
Jilin villager sentenced to prison for building toll bridge. #controversy #debate #illegalbridge #construction #chinese #culture #localnews #theworldofchinese Disclaimer: This video uses an AI-generated voiceover.
Female vlogger becomes the first woman to perform traditional molten metal fireworks display. The vlogger's video of the traditional practice surprised netizens as the performance was previously male-exclusive. #fireworks #shows #traditionalart #chinese #culture #localnews #theworldofchinese #traditionalchineseculture Disclaimer: This video uses an AI-generated voiceover.
RIP pop diva Coco Lee🕯️ International helplines and crisis counselors can be found 24/7 and for free through the helpline finder of the International Association for Suicide Prevention. findahelpline.com #RIP #celebraties #cocolee #depression #chinese #society #localnews #theworldofchinese Disclaimer: This video uses an AI-generated voiceover.
Chinese idol Cai Xukun is in hot water over allegations he got a woman pregnant then asked her to get an abortion. Cai's mother allegedly tried to pay the woman off with 500,000 yuan. #caixukun #chineseceleb #scandal *This video uses an AI-generated voiceover.
A tour guide in Xinjiang shot to fame in China after a client shared a video of his exceptional service. Qi Qin gained 2 million Douyin (China's TikTok) followers in days after the video went viral. #xinjiang #trendinginchina *This video uses an AI-generated voiceover.
A "hog hotel" in Jinhua, Zhejiang province, is gaining attention for its distinctive services catered to pigs. #luxuryhoghotel #farm #pigs #localbusiness #china #trendinchina #chinese #society #localnews #theworldofchinese This video uses an AI-generated voiceover.
Last week, a gas explosion at a barbecue restaurant in Yinchuan, Ningxia province, resulted in the tragic death of 31 people and left 7 seriously injured. #restaurantexplosion #tragedy #safety #business #china #trendinchina #chinese #society #localnews #theworldofchinese This video uses an AI-generated voiceover.
A 22-year-old man became an online sensation after showcasing his muscular physique during the recent dragon boat races in Heshan, Guangdong province. #foodsafety #sanitary #memes #canteenfood #university #china #trendinchina #chinese #society #localnews #theworldofchinese This video includes AI-generated content.
A rat's head found in a school canteen in China, which officials insisted for week was a duck's neck, has been confirmed to be a rat's head. Chinese netizens are disgusted, not surprised, and ready with #memes. #foodsafety #china #theworldofchinese This video includes AI-generated content.
All of China cheered on this teenage fan when he ran onto a soccer pitch to hug Lionel Messi in Beijing last week. He then charmed everyone by expertly dodging security guards and grinning as they carried him away. #lionelmessi #fanlove #soccer #china #trendinchina #theworldofchinese (This video includes AI-generated content.)
This video got a top executive at a Chinese firm fired. Watch the clip to find out why. #fashion #extramaritalaffair #cheating #china #trendinchina #chinese #society #localnews #style
Messi's in China...and his Chinese fans have been going wild #Messi #Argentina #China #Beijing #Soccer #Football #Fans #Training #Game #Match #Australia #sports #trendinchina #chinese
Have you seen how Chinese high school students finish the end of exams? Find out in this video! #collegeentranceexams #chinaeducation #students #study #china #trendinchina #chinese #society #localnews #style
Get ready to put on your "dopamine dressing" and spread some happiness this summer! Will this style of clothes boost your mood? What do you think of it? #dopaminedressing #summertimevibes #fashion #colorful #china #trendinchina #chinese #society #localnews #style
Elon Musk's recent visit to Beijing sparked a social media frenzy over his 16-course meal. Check out the video to indulge in the culinary delights and find out the meaning behind the details of the decor. #trending #explorechina #elonmusk #chinatrip #foodie #culinary #viralnews #china #localnews #chinesecusine
In a heartbreaking turn of events, a mother in Wuhan has taken her own life after being relentlessly cyberbullied following the death of her young son. This senseless and tragic loss serves as a stark reminder of the devastating effects of cyberbullying, and the urgent need for greater awareness and action to protect vulnerable individuals from such harm. (International helplines and crisis counselors can be found 24/7 and for free through the helpline finder of the International Association for Suicide Prevention: findahelpline.com) #cyberbullying #controversy #explorechina #suicide #society #tragedy #chinese #china #viralvideos #trending
Watch out, world! This Chinese elementary school boy is taking the dance floor by storm with his unbeatable passion and dedication. Get ready to be inspired! #youngdancer #passion #inspiring #dancing #talent #chinese #china #viralvideos #trending #explorechina
