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Pop Figures

Dragon in the Ice

A dragon installation in a suburb of Shenyang, Liaoning province, Jan. 17, 2024. VCG

At Xiamen Marathon, China’s ‘Smoking Big Brother’ Runs Into a Ban

In 2022, Chen Bangxian shot to fame for chain-smoking his way to the end of a marathon. His repeat of the act at the Xiamen International Marathon in early January has now led to disciplinary action.

Rice Soup: A Splash of Shanghai Culture

The classic breakfast, which recently featured in the hit TV show “Blossoms Shanghai,” has been fueling working families in the city for generations.