A stand-up comedian, considered one of China’s most influential cultural figures, has been placed under investigation and had ...

As the United States steps back from promoting democracy in North Korea through information campaigns, China is seizing this strategic opportunity to fill the void. Through a sophisticated approach ...

In a primarily agricultural society, sunset signifies the end of the day, leading to the metaphor 'going west' to represent ...

China’s global ambitions are no longer confined to infrastructure megaprojects or its booming trade networks. The country has found an unlikely but effective tool for soft power: video games. At the ...

A 73-year-old retired nurse's decision to learn to write Tibetan language offers a glimpse into how some embrace their ...

In China’s hypercompetitive job market, a growing number of young professionals are opting out of the relentless “996” work culture — working from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week — that once ...

In September, the 12th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations will be held in Qufu, exploring paths for cooperation among diverse civilizations under the theme of "harmony without uniformity". Having ...

As relations between the world's two largest economies grow more tense, many young Americans are increasingly adopting what they consider to be Chinese cultural habits. The most enthusiastic among ...

The viral meme isn’t really about China or actual Chinese people. It's a symbol of what Americans believe their own country has lost. It’s hard to quantify a zeitgeist, but here at WIRED, chronically ...