Visual stories that get up close and personal with contemporary China. A mix of short videos, documentaries, photography, and data visualization.

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When Two Chinese Scholars Went for a Walk

Cai Yineng

The Cross-Dressing, Eye-Rolling Star Sending Up China’s Office Culture

The antics of “Sister Cynthia” — the world’s most reliable HR manager — offer the country’s frustrated office workers a much-needed catharsis.

Wu Haiyun

On China’s Streets, Young Vendors Toil for Money, Friendship, and Freedom

Lü Xiao

Collage: In Shanghai, China Expo Returns to Pre-Pandemic Bustle

Snapshots from the China International Import Expo.

Sixth Tone

How Shanghai Turned a Notorious Dump Site Into an Eco-Haven

Laogang Waste Disposal Base processes a third of Shanghai’s waste and generates 1.6 billion kWh of electricity yearly, offsetting half a million tons of coal usage.

Wu Huiyuan 

In China, Competition for Civil Service Jobs Keeps Getting Fiercer

Applications for China’s civil service exam hit yet another record high this year, as graduates seek job security amid an uncertain economic outlook.

Luo Yahan

Tian Xinlu

As Trade Ties Strengthen, China’s Appetite for Thai Fruit Soars

From durians to apples, the Belt and Road Initiative is reshaping the fruit market dynamics between the two Asian giants.

Snapshots of a Nation: How Guangdong Pioneered Chinese Photography

Spanning two centuries, “History of Photography in Guangdong: 1844-2020” delves into the history of Chinese photography. The book chronicles its journey from early daguerreotypes to the prominence of digital imagery in modern times.

Ding Yining

Double Delight: China’s National Day Meets Mid-Autumn Festival

From Harbin to Shanghai, a photo collage illustrates the fusion of festivities across the country.

Shrinking Negative List Marks Shanghai FTZ’s Decade of Progress

From its 2013 inception with 190 items spanning sectors like cotton, tea, Chinese herbs, and salt, the Shanghai Free Trade Zone’s negative list has now narrowed to just 27.