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The MingKwai Experiment: Typing Chinese Before Computers

Unveiled in 1947, the MingKwai typewriter was the product of a Chinese novelist’s yearslong obsession to build a machine that tackled the problem of typing Chinese decades before personal computers arrived.

Liu Yuli

Road to Empress, the Hit Game Navigating China’s Gender Divide

A new interactive drama uses live-action scenes rather than computer-generated graphics, and attempts to create an experience aimed specifically at neither men or women.

Sun Jing

In a Chilly Year for Chinese Restaurants, Jiangxi Food Was the Hot Exception

The simple and spicy cuisine of Jiangxi, a province not known to set trends, was exactly what Chinese diners were looking for this year.

Cao Yu

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

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.

Cai Yineng

Social Media Is Fracturing Our Common Understanding of History

Historians should strive to create and safeguard historical consensus, as the internet increasingly threatens this ideal.

Meng Zhongjie

Why Young Chinese Think the World Is a ‘Ragtag Troupe’

A 2025 buzzword speaks to how many in China have grown disenchanted by once highly respected companies and institutions.

The Buzzword Capturing Chinese Gen Z’s Individualism

In a break with older generations, young Chinese are opting for self-love without first imposing hardships on themselves.

Zeng Yuli

How ‘Zootopia 2’ Rode China’s Animation Boom to Success

Amid turbulent times, Chinese cinemagoers veer toward the comforting qualities of animated films.

Gan Lin

Virtual Reality Is Taking Off in China — as Immersive Shows

Hundreds of VR experiences have launched across the country, allowing visitors to go back in time, visit faraway places, or join the action of their favorite movies.

Huang Wei

In 2025, Chinese Domestic Games Go Indie, and Local

Last year, China’s game industry was abuzz with the megahit that was Black Myth: Wukong. This year, domestic games are finding their footing — and challenging the status quo with innovative gameplay.