US-China Today

29/01/2023

In this Q&A, Prof Wanlin Li from the School of Foreign Languages of and staff writer Zimo Zhao discuss the intricacies of the adaptation of Zhenhuanzhuan, a phenomenal TV drama in China. Read:

Zhen Huan Zhuan（甄嬛傳）, or Empresses in the Palace, is a 2011 historical drama adapted from an online romance novel. Its title, Zhen Huan Zhuan, is the subject of the story’s focus: the life of the royal concubine Zhen Huan. Since its first appearance, it has been rewatched by its fans. Ca...

13/01/2023

In his new article, staff writer Noah Christiansen provides insight into the Chinese esports industry. Read here:

With eyes focused on bright computer screens with daily training extending past midnight, esports are becoming mainstream. In 2021, millions of fans around the world celebrated China’s third largest esports win: the League of Legends World Championship finals held in Reykjavik, Iceland. Many fans ...

02/12/2022

In his new article, staff writer Martin Li discusses the experiences of LGBTQ+ groups in China. Read here:

Content Warning: This article contains instances of su***de and LGBTQ+ discrimination Another “Rose Boy” has left this worldOn Sept. 10, 2022, Gaoyan (高彦), a student from Shandong College of Arts in China, committed su***de during the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival. According to the informatio...

20/09/2022

In his new article, staff writer Andrew Gallegos discusses the historical and current-day challenges faced by in Taiwan, while having an optimistic view of the preservations of these languages. Read here:

Yu En Hou never realized she had an accent. Growing up in Chiayi, a county in southern Taiwan, she was used to hearing the Taiwanese language all around her. Like many children in southern Taiwan, Yu En grew up bilingual, speaking Mandarin in school with friends, and speaking Taiwanese at home with....

12/07/2022

"China is Starbucks’ second-largest market behind the United States, with around 5,400 chains based across 200 cities, its influence has started to wane." Staff writer Hanna Teerman wrote about the competition between Starbucks and local coffee shops in China. Read here: https://bit.ly/3nVv0Td

The daily intake of caffeine from coffee shops is expensive, especially at a Starbucks in China, commonly known as 星巴克 (Xīngbākè). This past February, Starbucks increased prices by 1-2 Yuan, equivalent to 16-32 cents. In the United States, a Grande Americano, made of only 3 shots and water,...

18/01/2022

US-China Today staff writer, Elena Zhai, wrote about the implications of "Shang-Chi" and Chinese martial arts. Link to article: https://bit.ly/33MMcmY

In the backdrop of an ancient Chinese siheyuan courtyard (四合院), Shang-Chi, covered with bruises and wounds, punches the wooden stake with his bare knuckles. The camera zooms into his eyes, which focus on the zig-zagged stake with steel-like determination. This scene marks the start of young Sh...

13/01/2022

US-China Today assistant editor, Ian Chiu, wrote about the ghost cities in China. Link to article: https://bit.ly/3I4xjeE

China’s record number of vacant houses and urban projects, sitting at over 50 million units and growing, are an increasingly worrying domestic challenge. Known as “ghost cities,” these developments have created a housing bubble representative of decades of Chinese progress — but also turmoil...

12/01/2022

US-China Today staff writer, Zhixuan Fan, wrote about the unpopularity of child-bearing in China. Link to article: https://bit.ly/3FqHLf2

Five months after the Chinese government announced its three-child policy, which allows all married couples to have a third child, public discourse has yet to die down. The 2020 Chinese census indicated a looming demographic crisis. Since its release, Chinese lawmakers have recognized that they need...

11/01/2022

US-China Today staff writer, Eva Liu, wrote about the crackdown of China's tutoring agency. Link to article: https://bit.ly/3K0jZK5

In July, China’s highest governing body, the State Council, announced an unprecedented escalation of its crackdown on tutoring agencies. Dubbed as a “double reduction” plan to ease pressure placed on students, the crackdown requires current tutoring organizations to register as nonprofits, rat...

06/01/2022

US-China Today staff writer, Noah Christiansen, wrote about the speech and debate competition in China. Link to article: https://bit.ly/3r1Uq2S

With trophies and scholarships at stake, students work late into the night preparing for their debate tournaments. Some students may explore the same debate topic year-round, while others change topics from between competition rounds, giving them a chance to explore new issues each week. For younger...

14/12/2021

US-China Today staff writer, Zhirui Jin, wrote about the disappearance of a popular Chinese influencer Li Ziqi. Link to article: https://bit.ly/3yt0ipa

In the majestic mountains of Sichuan, China, Li Ziqi (李子柒) lives a tranquil and pastoral daily life. Frequently donning a traditional white qipao, her pastimes include harvesting fresh herbs, cooking with natural ingredients and making traditional Chinese handicrafts. Videos of Li partaking in...

07/12/2021

US-China Today staff writer Jacob Rose wrote about the Chinese humanitarian aid. Link to article: https://bit.ly/3drtLpO

As the Taliban swept through Afghanistan in August of 2021, chaos ensued within the country. American citizens and soldiers were quickly evacuated, and thousands of Afghan refugees sought refuge in neighboring countries in an effort to escape the escalating takeover. Countries around the world began...

06/12/2021

US-China Today staff writer Riya Valaulikar wrote about the challenges faced by Chinese dialects. Link to article: https://bit.ly/3rB6wSb

Family members lavish praise on 6-year-old Victoria Ouyang as she recites a poem in confident Shanghainese. Her relatives’ eyes fill with pride as they listen intently. Young Ouyang is proud of her ability to speak in a dialect that many of her friends cannot. The characteristic tones and intonati...

06/12/2021

US-China Today editor Valerie Wu explored Chinese storytelling in animation. Link to article: https://bit.ly/3lY9ehh

A Chinese mother prepares a pile of white dough, kneading it into circles. She wraps meat in the buns and steams them. As she sits at the dining table, she sighs, feeling lonely. The mother prepares to eat her bun, but it begins crying. The bun is alive.The mother decides to raise the bun as her own...

27/05/2021

The growth of the population in the U.S. and the recent rise in violence against them has lawmakers tweeting about them more than ever. Read more: https://china.usc.edu/congressional-mentions-aapi-social-media