Hong Kong novelist Yi Shu’s works are being adapted for movie and TV,but not everyone is sold on the messaging of these female-centric stories.Under a brilliant autumn sky,Huang Yimei glides down the open road.A blac...Hong Kong novelist Yi Shu’s works are being adapted for movie and TV,but not everyone is sold on the messaging of these female-centric stories.Under a brilliant autumn sky,Huang Yimei glides down the open road.A black leather jacket clings to her form.Her motorcycle hums with power.As she rides,the yellow leaves of the trees lining the street blur into a golden haze.“From now on,the world points wherever I want to go,and I embrace my being,fully and utterly,”she says.展开更多
when severe flooding hit the mountainous Mentougou district of Beijing in July 2023,it wasn't only China's fire brigade and army that raced to the scene.Volunteers from the Blue Sky Rescue Team,China's lar...when severe flooding hit the mountainous Mentougou district of Beijing in July 2023,it wasn't only China's fire brigade and army that raced to the scene.Volunteers from the Blue Sky Rescue Team,China's largest nongovernment relief organization,traveled from across the city,using their own cars and public transportation,to help flood victims.展开更多
In January 2023,27-year-old Mei stood on the threshold of marriage,contemplating the symbols of love and commitment.But it wasn't the sparkle of a diamond ring or the fragrance of roses Mei sought to mark this piv...In January 2023,27-year-old Mei stood on the threshold of marriage,contemplating the symbols of love and commitment.But it wasn't the sparkle of a diamond ring or the fragrance of roses Mei sought to mark this pivotal moment with her future husband;instead,she yearned for something more substantiala prenuptial agreement to safeguard her rights.展开更多
Following a renewed fervor for scratch cards among young people, a new generation of lottery shop owners have entered the market hoping to get rich and retire early.Elena Liu’s shop in Beijing’s bustling Gulou distr...Following a renewed fervor for scratch cards among young people, a new generation of lottery shop owners have entered the market hoping to get rich and retire early.Elena Liu’s shop in Beijing’s bustling Gulou district is filled with eager fortune-seekers. The shopfront is bright red, an auspicious color in Chinese culture, while a sign at the entrance reads,“Retire early with wealth.” Upon entering,patrons are met with curtains adorned with the phrase “Wealth arrives.” The 36-year-old business owner has spared no expense in making this a space ripe for good luck.展开更多
Despite the risks and exorbitant costs,Chinese climbing enthusiasts have joined a global craze for conquering Earth’s highest mountain登珠峰“烧钱”还致命,却止不住攀升的登山人The pinnacle of Qomolangma,the highest po...Despite the risks and exorbitant costs,Chinese climbing enthusiasts have joined a global craze for conquering Earth’s highest mountain登珠峰“烧钱”还致命,却止不住攀升的登山人The pinnacle of Qomolangma,the highest point on Earth at 8,848 meters up,paints a breathtaking tableau of ice and sky.Yet the icy crevices of this mountain,better known as Everest in the West.展开更多
From migrant workers seeking refuge to budget-conscious tourists,public sleeping in China reveals a tapestry of urban social dynamics公共场所“留宿”演变:从“无处可去”的农民工到海底捞过夜的游客In the early hours of t...From migrant workers seeking refuge to budget-conscious tourists,public sleeping in China reveals a tapestry of urban social dynamics公共场所“留宿”演变:从“无处可去”的农民工到海底捞过夜的游客In the early hours of the morning,Majuqiao’s streets remain lively with bright neon lights from restaurants,internet cafes,and old-fashioned bathhouses.In a poorly lit stairwell,a man sits huddled,sound asleep,while a group of men gather on the sidewalk in an intense game of Chinese chess.展开更多
Faced with harassment in stadiums and online,female sports fans struggle to create safe spaces for their hobby球场上“她”的声音:女球迷的呐喊Though staff members were holding up signs urging fans to be“civilized,”th...Faced with harassment in stadiums and online,female sports fans struggle to create safe spaces for their hobby球场上“她”的声音:女球迷的呐喊Though staff members were holding up signs urging fans to be“civilized,”the atmosphere in the stadium was anything but.On August 9,the highly anticipated Jing-Jin derby match between the Tianjin Jinmen Tiger and Beijing Guoan soccer teams was held again in the Tianjin TEDA Soccer Stadium after 13long years,and throughout the game,spectators from both sides relentlessly chanted“shabi”—a Chinese curse word referring to a part of the female anatomy.展开更多
The Wu River,the largest southern tributary of the Yangtze,meanders through the magnificent green peaks of the Wuling Mountains in west-central China as in a traditional landscape painting.At the confluence of the two...The Wu River,the largest southern tributary of the Yangtze,meanders through the magnificent green peaks of the Wuling Mountains in west-central China as in a traditional landscape painting.At the confluence of the two rivers,the city of Fuling,now a district of Chongqing municipality,lies shrouded in mist and rain for most of the year.展开更多
Art festivals try to bring visual culture to China’s villages,but are they being put to good use?For centuries,the sprawling terraced fields above Hanxi village,Fuliang county,had nurtured the highland region’s famo...Art festivals try to bring visual culture to China’s villages,but are they being put to good use?For centuries,the sprawling terraced fields above Hanxi village,Fuliang county,had nurtured the highland region’s famous black tea:"The merchant cared more for money than for me,one month ago he travelled to Fuliang to purchase tea,"goes the poem"The Pipa Player"by Bai Juyi (白居易)in the ninth century,describing the attractions of the tea from the viewpoint of the merchant’s wife.展开更多
The day is hazy,but the sky is percolated with bright rays of sunlight.The lake is covered with dense layers of mist which separate from the surface of the water and rise into the air,leaving a wavy outline that resem...The day is hazy,but the sky is percolated with bright rays of sunlight.The lake is covered with dense layers of mist which separate from the surface of the water and rise into the air,leaving a wavy outline that resemblecs a mountain or an island from a distance.The mist slowly disperses,and light gradually penetrates down to the lake until the still water reflects the deep blue sky and the rolling white clouds.展开更多
Scuba diving has a relatively short history in China,but with the pandemic curtailing international travel,it has boomed in the country’ s lakes and oceans.A spate of deadly accidents,however,Led to an almost total b...Scuba diving has a relatively short history in China,but with the pandemic curtailing international travel,it has boomed in the country’ s lakes and oceans.A spate of deadly accidents,however,Led to an almost total ban on recreational diving in China in the past year-much to the disappointment of dedicated divers,who offer insights on how better infrastructure,training,and public exposure could make the sport safer for all.展开更多
文摘Hong Kong novelist Yi Shu’s works are being adapted for movie and TV,but not everyone is sold on the messaging of these female-centric stories.Under a brilliant autumn sky,Huang Yimei glides down the open road.A black leather jacket clings to her form.Her motorcycle hums with power.As she rides,the yellow leaves of the trees lining the street blur into a golden haze.“From now on,the world points wherever I want to go,and I embrace my being,fully and utterly,”she says.
文摘when severe flooding hit the mountainous Mentougou district of Beijing in July 2023,it wasn't only China's fire brigade and army that raced to the scene.Volunteers from the Blue Sky Rescue Team,China's largest nongovernment relief organization,traveled from across the city,using their own cars and public transportation,to help flood victims.
文摘In January 2023,27-year-old Mei stood on the threshold of marriage,contemplating the symbols of love and commitment.But it wasn't the sparkle of a diamond ring or the fragrance of roses Mei sought to mark this pivotal moment with her future husband;instead,she yearned for something more substantiala prenuptial agreement to safeguard her rights.
文摘Primal Fear?Urbanization and screen addiction are creating a generation of children lacking nature awareness,but some are hoping to reverse the trend.
文摘Following a renewed fervor for scratch cards among young people, a new generation of lottery shop owners have entered the market hoping to get rich and retire early.Elena Liu’s shop in Beijing’s bustling Gulou district is filled with eager fortune-seekers. The shopfront is bright red, an auspicious color in Chinese culture, while a sign at the entrance reads,“Retire early with wealth.” Upon entering,patrons are met with curtains adorned with the phrase “Wealth arrives.” The 36-year-old business owner has spared no expense in making this a space ripe for good luck.
文摘Despite the risks and exorbitant costs,Chinese climbing enthusiasts have joined a global craze for conquering Earth’s highest mountain登珠峰“烧钱”还致命,却止不住攀升的登山人The pinnacle of Qomolangma,the highest point on Earth at 8,848 meters up,paints a breathtaking tableau of ice and sky.Yet the icy crevices of this mountain,better known as Everest in the West.
文摘From migrant workers seeking refuge to budget-conscious tourists,public sleeping in China reveals a tapestry of urban social dynamics公共场所“留宿”演变:从“无处可去”的农民工到海底捞过夜的游客In the early hours of the morning,Majuqiao’s streets remain lively with bright neon lights from restaurants,internet cafes,and old-fashioned bathhouses.In a poorly lit stairwell,a man sits huddled,sound asleep,while a group of men gather on the sidewalk in an intense game of Chinese chess.
文摘Faced with harassment in stadiums and online,female sports fans struggle to create safe spaces for their hobby球场上“她”的声音:女球迷的呐喊Though staff members were holding up signs urging fans to be“civilized,”the atmosphere in the stadium was anything but.On August 9,the highly anticipated Jing-Jin derby match between the Tianjin Jinmen Tiger and Beijing Guoan soccer teams was held again in the Tianjin TEDA Soccer Stadium after 13long years,and throughout the game,spectators from both sides relentlessly chanted“shabi”—a Chinese curse word referring to a part of the female anatomy.
文摘The Wu River,the largest southern tributary of the Yangtze,meanders through the magnificent green peaks of the Wuling Mountains in west-central China as in a traditional landscape painting.At the confluence of the two rivers,the city of Fuling,now a district of Chongqing municipality,lies shrouded in mist and rain for most of the year.
文摘Art festivals try to bring visual culture to China’s villages,but are they being put to good use?For centuries,the sprawling terraced fields above Hanxi village,Fuliang county,had nurtured the highland region’s famous black tea:"The merchant cared more for money than for me,one month ago he travelled to Fuliang to purchase tea,"goes the poem"The Pipa Player"by Bai Juyi (白居易)in the ninth century,describing the attractions of the tea from the viewpoint of the merchant’s wife.
文摘The day is hazy,but the sky is percolated with bright rays of sunlight.The lake is covered with dense layers of mist which separate from the surface of the water and rise into the air,leaving a wavy outline that resemblecs a mountain or an island from a distance.The mist slowly disperses,and light gradually penetrates down to the lake until the still water reflects the deep blue sky and the rolling white clouds.
文摘Scuba diving has a relatively short history in China,but with the pandemic curtailing international travel,it has boomed in the country’ s lakes and oceans.A spate of deadly accidents,however,Led to an almost total ban on recreational diving in China in the past year-much to the disappointment of dedicated divers,who offer insights on how better infrastructure,training,and public exposure could make the sport safer for all.
