Jun 02, 2022 19:21 PM

Zhang Mei: Will Inbound Travel Return to China?
China’s international brand images is important to the travel industry, and that’s not something money can buy
May 02, 2022 17:44 PM

Gallery: Shanghai’s Uniformed Workers
Commercial photographer Qin Xiao focuses his lens on the variety of overalls people have worn on the streets of Shanghai, as part of efforts to showcase the diverse dressing styles of city dwellers. For this series, his subjects are typically people in their work attire. The 34-year-old photographer has been engaged in street photography since 2011, and held several exhibitions on the theme of ‘Senior Fashion Hub,’ a series on fashionable senior citizens.
Mar 07, 2022 16:36 PM

Photo Essay: The Lessons of After-School Education Reform for Three Beijing Families
With the demise of China’s tutoring industry, some families have sought out alternatives to give their children an edge
Jan 27, 2022 18:04 PM

Gallery: Senior Chic on Shanghai’s Streets
Commercial photographer Qin Xiao has been snapping shots of stylish seniors in Shanghai since 2018, taking his camera onto the streets in a challenge to prevailing stereotypes of the elderly. Through his lens, some are dressed to the nines, while others appear in casual clothes, eclectically selected in what he calls a “wild fashion” style. The 33-year-old has been a street photographer since 2011, and has featured his “Senior Fashion Hub” photos at several exhibitions
Jan 14, 2022 20:11 PM

Zhang Mei: Surprising Changes in China Travel After Two Years of Covid
Deep in China’s Yunnan province, Caixin travel columnist sees attitude changes in local tourism driven by forces such as the boom in domestic travel
Dec 20, 2021 14:34 PM

Past and Present, East and West Come Together at Beijing Music Festival
As markets have opened up, technology has advanced and the economy has globalized, cultural and artistic exchanges are ever more essential, writes former Ministry of Culture official Li Hong
Nov 22, 2021 20:10 PM

From Stravinsky to Tan Dun, an Everlasting Musical Dialogue Between East and West
24th Beijing Music Festival concludes with an evening of music commemorating old masters and celebrating the new
Sep 03, 2021 06:32 AM

China Orders Showbiz to Ban ‘Unpatriotic,’ ‘Unethical’ Stars
Responding to series of celebrity tax, sex and patriotism scandals, authorities issue specific rules to entertainment industry, including barring ‘effeminate’ men
Aug 06, 2021 19:51 PM

Weekend Long Read: How Manners Matter to Chinese Diplomat Fu Ying
In her book ‘My Etiquette Journey,’ the former ambassador to Australia and the U.K. writes what her 30-year career taught her about etiquette: act respectfully, express yourself gracefully, and calmly face the world
Jul 10, 2021 15:14 PM

Weekend Long Read: A Groundbreaking Architect’s Journey From France to China
Léon Hoa, who helped define modern architecture, decided to return to China in the 1950s, leading to the creation of unforgettable landmarks in Beijing and an unexpected ordeal
Jul 03, 2021 09:30 AM

How Buddhism Came to Ancient China Despite Dynastic Misgivings
The war-torn central plains brought tax-evading civilians into the fold, softening Buddhism’s foreign edges
Jun 21, 2021 18:14 PM

Blog: Why We Give Gifts — From Ancient China to the Present Day
In the mind of an economist, exchanging presents is a frustratingly inefficient exercise. So why do we keep doing it?
May 28, 2021 16:35 PM

My Gentle Grandmother and the Sacrifices of the Chinese Countryside
Rural people’s indomitable spirit has played a crucial part in China’s dazzling progress. Their sacrifices should never be forgotten
May 24, 2021 17:32 PM

Blog: How I Survived the Deadly Ultramarathon in Gansu
If it wasn’t for a passing shepherd, Zhang Xiaotao’s name may have been on the list of the race’s victims
May 18, 2021 19:45 PM

Blog: How China’s Climbers Lost Their Everest Dreams
Expeditions for this season have been halted on fears of coronavirus infections from adventurers starting their journey from neighboring Nepal
Apr 27, 2021 12:05 PM

An American-Egyptian Architect's Photographs of China's Vanishing Trades
In his travels across China, Hisham Youssef trains his street photographer’s eye on some of the vanishing arts and trades that have endured for long but are now under threat of disappearing as China modernises.
Mar 20, 2021 07:00 AM

Zhang Mei: As Covid Restrictions Loosen, Where to Stay in China in 2021
As travel grows increasingly free as the pandemic begins to recede, here’s a guide to a few of the best hotels waiting to greet travelers this year
Feb 19, 2021 14:47 PM

A Bowl of Suzhou Noodles Named by Emperor Qianlong
A good bowl of Aozao noodles was not only made with the finest ingredients but adhered to “three basics and five essentials”
Jan 01, 2021 09:00 AM

Zhang Mei: Will China Be a Great Travel Destination in 2021?
The country’s tourism market will likely emerge from the pandemic more orderly, less crowded and pricier
Aug 08, 2020 10:00 AM

Zhang Mei: Where Does Tourism in China Now Stand?
Recovery in the domestic industry offers hope that travelers will eventually be back trotting around the globe