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The Life Project: Documenting the Chinese Woman Who Gave Birth at 60

2026-05-21 00:00:00

Photographer Wu Fang reflects on 15 years and 20,000 photos capturing the life of a bereaved mother who gave birth to twins at 60.

Chinese Swimming Star in Hot Water Over Reality Show Conduct

2026-05-21 00:00:00

Citing arguments with his wife and conflict with other cast members, netizens likened the Olympic swimmer to a toddler and called him a “mama’s boy.”

The Dog, the Drivers, and the Decision to Save Her

2026-05-20 00:00:00

A stray dog has gone viral on Chinese social media after a group of local taxi drivers raised money for her surgery.

Ancient Teeth Link Chinese Hominins to Modern Humans

2026-05-20 00:00:00

A team of researchers used a new, minimally invasive technique to sample the teeth from six Homo erectus fossils, establishing a framework for future evolutionary research on ancient fossils.

Before WeChat, There Were Qiaopi Writers

2026-05-20 00:00:00

For decades, families relied on letter writers like Jiang Mingdian to stay connected with relatives abroad. At 77, he may be one of the last still working.

Before We Vanish: The Painter Preserving Shanghai’s Old Buildings

2026-05-20 00:00:00

Amid rapid change, artist Hong Jian has ensured Shanghai’s distinct architecture and hidden stories are not forgotten.