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Table for One: Why McDonald’s Solo Seats Are Viral in China

2026-01-16 00:00:00

The design taps into a growing demand for low-pressure public spaces, as digital life reshapes how people interact.

Chilean Cherries: Why Prices in China Plunge Every Winter

2026-01-16 00:00:00

As the season rolls on, imported Chilean cherries get much cheaper — and the reason is no real mystery.

Nie Weiping, the ‘Wild Warrior’ Who Restored China’s Confidence in Go

2026-01-16 00:00:00

Victories against once-dominant players from Japan made Nie Weiping, who died Wednesday, a national hero, and helped spark a boom of interest in the ancient game of Go.

In Wuhan, A Race to Study a 3,500-Year-Old City Between Seasons

2026-01-15 00:00:00

At Panlongcheng, archaeologists race against seasonal rains and hostile soil to recover a 3,500-year-old city that reshaped understanding of early Chinese civilization, knowing much of it may remain forever underwater.

Hog Wild: Pig Feast Goes Viral, Overwhelms Village in China

2026-01-15 00:00:00

A woman posted a casual plea online for help with slaughtering the animals. It turned into a national sensation.

Her Eye, Her Era, Her Archive: Xiao Zhuang, One of China’s First Female Photojournalists, Dies at 93

2026-01-15 00:00:00

Beginning as a young army photographer, Xiao’s eye for everyday human moments led her to document the rise of a nation.