An evolutionary history of how bubble tea rises from its humble origin to a global addiction.
Category: Culture
Debunked: 4 myths of China table tennis dominance
In the world of table tennis, there are three tiers of excellency: good, great and China. And China table tennis dominance is not just a coincidence.
The legend of Moutai
How did a fiery throat-burning liquor become an elite drink and an instrument for speculation? Check out our in-depth report behind China’s Moutai mania.
76 Days in Wuhan, gone but not forgotten
Review of Oscar-nominated documentary “76 Days”. A raw and harrowingly truthful recount of Wuhan’s tragic lockdown at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Folding Beijing revisited, fantasy or reality?
A revisit of Hao Jingfang’s Hugo-winning Folding Beijing in an ever more polarised world. This time elevated by Ken Liu’s first-class English translation.
Decode Netflix Chinese detective drama Day and Night
No details is too small. If you worry that you may have missed something or have a burning desire to dig deeper, I hope this piece will help you sleep better.
Fact v.s. Fiction: the real stories behind the characters in The Longest Day in Chang’an
Adapted from author Ma Bo Yong’s book with the same name, most characters in The Longest Day in Chang’an actually appeared in real history. And here are their stories.
Review: The Longest Day in Chang’an
Epic Chinese thriller unravels action-packed 24 hours in 8th Century Tang China, a hidden gem of Amazon Prime’s Chinese content which deserves a wider audience.