The World of Chinese

What’s Driving China’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Boom?

Discover how young ICH inheritors are reinventing traditional crafts, why crocheting is making a comeback, and seven young Chinese sci-fi writers to…

May 15 • The World of Chinese

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April 2026

Dating by Proxy: Why Young Chinese Prefer Dating Shows to Real Dates

Discover why young Chinese are obsessed with dating shows as marriage rates drop, how ancient scholars sought knowledge on the road, and what’s driving…

Apr 17 • The World of Chinese

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From Buy to Borrow: How Young Chinese Are Driving the Rental Boom

Discover how young Chinese consumers are embracing rentals—from designer toys to electronics—the lives of migrant workers in the town that produces…

Apr 3 • The World of Chinese

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March 2026

Nüshu, the Centuries-Old Female-Only Script, Is Getting Reimagined for the Digital Age

Discover how young Chinese women find strength in “women’s script,” why a Guangdong artist was crowned the “Slipper King,” and key proposals from this…

Mar 20 • The World of Chinese

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Why Is Russia Becoming the New Frontier for Young Chinese Travelers

Discover how Russia became a “hardcore” choice for Chinese travelers, the rise of smartwatches among school children in China, and the history of…

Mar 6 • The World of Chinese

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February 2026

Everything You Need to Know About the Spring Festival: TWOC’s Ultimate Guide

Dive into our holiday collection of stories exploring the rich customs and histories that make the Chinese New Year celebration truly special

Feb 13 • The World of Chinese

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January 2026

Soft Power: Why China’s Adults are Playing with Plushies Again

Learn how a new generation of Chinese youth is reshaping the consumer market, driving the thrift boom, and transforming the manufacturing landscape in…

Jan 30 • The World of Chinese

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Meet a New Generation of Chinese Consumers and Manufacturers—New Issue Launch

Get a sneak peak into our latest issue about how China’s post-90s and 00s generations are leading the emotional economy trend and thrift boom next…

Jan 16 • The World of Chinese

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December 2025

How China Celebrates Christmas with Local Twists This Year

Get a glimpse of how Christmas is celebrated across China, learn why squirrels are taking over offices, and explore what the future holds for Milan’s…

Dec 26, 2025 • The World of Chinese

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Are China’s Micro-Dramas Really Evolving?

Find out whether new investment can truly elevate the quality of micro-dramas, why young people are hooked on a wilderness survival contest, and how…

Dec 12, 2025 • The World of Chinese

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November 2025

Recent Must-Watch C-Dramas on the Supernatural, Crime, and Women in News

The latest binge-worthy C-dramas, the real story behind China’s most “European” small town, and how an all-female Chinese opera form reimagines…

Nov 28, 2025 • The World of Chinese

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What Makes China’s Legal Exam the Toughest in the Nation?

The evolution of China’s bar exam, the remarkable comeback of an attempted-murder survivor, and the rise of a mildly toxic plant as the country’s latest…

Nov 14, 2025 • The World of Chinese

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