The World of Chinese

From History to Fantasy: The Chinese Web Novel Writers Who Shaped a New Era of Storytelling

Meet 11 of China’s most prominent writers of historical and fantasy fiction, discover the cultural and culinary significance of the humble egg, and…

Aug 14 • The World of Chinese

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July 2026

Dangerous Delicacies: Inside Yunnan’s Wild Mushroom Obsession

Discover how eating wild mushrooms can be both a delicious and dangerous experience, why Chinese mountains are getting huge escalators installed, and a…

Jul 31 • The World of Chinese

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New Issue Launch x 20 Years of TWOC Exhibition 4:30 PM This Saturday | Event

Celebrate 20 years of The World of Chinese with us and get a sneak peek at our latest issue “I, Humanoid” this Saturday afternoon!

Jul 21 • The World of Chinese

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Can China’s Robots Do Real Jobs? A Sneak Peek Inside Our New Issue

China’s ubiquitous dancing robots are moving from the stage to the real world; a critical year for the country’s commercial space industry; and a…

Jul 17 • The World of Chinese

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June 2026

We Went to China’s Largest Armored Combat Tournament

Discover how Chinese and international buhurt combat teams battled it out in a small southern county, why some young Chinese women bring ibuprofen to…

Jun 26 • The World of Chinese

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The Precarious Business of Being a Book Influencer in China

Discover why China's book influencers are under fire over authenticity, what draws young people to medieval armored combat, and how Chinese netizens are…

Jun 12 • The World of Chinese

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May 2026

Why Shanghainese Food Is Hard to Find Outside the Megacity Itself?

Discover how Shanghai’s “benbangcai” has evolved alongside its residents, why Mandopop king Jay Chou’s recent album is losing its appeal among OG fans…

May 29 • The World of Chinese

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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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