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Three Highlights for the Upcoming Week in Beijing (July 14-20)

Three Highlights for the Upcoming Week in Beijing (July 14-20)

An exhibition featuring citrus, along with beverages to complement it, will include unlimited wine on Wednesday and additional offerings in the upcoming week...

Air Travel with Power Banks: Updates on International Guidelines

Air Travel with Power Banks: Updates on International Guidelines

This week, we examine the latest guidelines regarding power banks for air travel from various airlines and regulatory bodies globally.

The Five Architectural Colors of Beijing and Their Symbolic Meanings

The Five Architectural Colors of Beijing and Their Symbolic Meanings

These colors were linked to an intricate framework that encompassed a wide range of topics, including astrology, metaphysics, as well as food and medicine.

The China Story Project - An Update - The China Story

The China Story Project - An Update - The China Story

Thank you for engaging with the China Story. The moment has arrived for us to part ways. The website will cease updates starting February 2025.

Eyes Only: The Way in Which China's Party Leaders Access Information - The China Story

Eyes Only: The Way in Which China's Party Leaders Access Information - The China Story

A common saying regarding communist regimes is that their leaders tend to overlook the intelligence provided to them. Martin Dimitrov explores the different internal reference materials under Xi and asserts their ongoing importance. In China, similar to other communist regimes, there are two categories of media: one that is publicly available and another that is restricted, accessible solely to regime insiders with the necessary clearances. This second category, referred to as neibu 内部 or 'internal circulation,' has not been as thoroughly examined by scholars.

Governing Strangers: African Communities in Guangzhou - The Narrative of China

Governing Strangers: African Communities in Guangzhou - The Narrative of China

The lives of Africans in Guangzhou have been adversely impacted by China's stringent visa and residency regulations, as well as police oversight. This includes direct visa checks that could result in deportation, and indirect monitoring in shopping malls where Africans conduct business, the hotels they occupy, and the community committees in their residential areas. The majority of African importers possess thirty-day tourist visas or visitor visas that last one to two months, which are inadequate for placing orders, waiting for factory deliveries, and managing shipping processes. Only a small percentage have managed to secure longer residency permits (up to one year) to operate cargo businesses or stores in China. Some individuals are residing there illegally, either on fraudulent visas (sometimes issued by deceitful visa agencies) or by overstaying due to a lack of funds to purchase a return ticket.

Hopefully Going Bananas: Taiwan's Sinophone (Queer) Science Fiction - The China Narrative

Hopefully Going Bananas: Taiwan's Sinophone (Queer) Science Fiction - The China Narrative

In April 2024, Nymphia Wind, a drag queen from Taiwan, made history as the first East Asian winner of RuPaul's Drag Race. Clips of her in a shimmering golden outfit gained widespread attention online, bringing Taiwan into the global media spotlight and establishing her as a kind of queer representative for Taiwanese authenticity to the world. As she humorously noted, this role can be compared to a wai jiao guan 外焦官 – ‘external banana official’, a play on words with the term for 'ambassador' 外交官.

How Taiwan Discusses the Death Penalty and Its Abolition - The China Story

How Taiwan Discusses the Death Penalty and Its Abolition - The China Story

In April 2024, the Taiwan Constitutional Court conducted a hearing regarding the potential violation of constitutional human rights guarantees by the death penalty. On September 20, it decided to maintain the death penalty, introducing some new safeguards for its application. Although a coalition of abolitionist non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and research institutions, spearheaded by the Taiwan Alliance to End the Death Penalty (TAEDP), has spent twenty years campaigning for its abolition, numerous polls have consistently shown significant public resistance to eliminating the death penalty.

Linguistic Hierarchies in Yunnan Province: A Study of the Yi Communities in Heqing - The China Story

Linguistic Hierarchies in Yunnan Province: A Study of the Yi Communities in Heqing - The China Story

China boasts a significant level of linguistic diversity, with 281 languages belonging to nine different language families. However, the distribution of speakers among these languages is highly uneven. Of its total population exceeding 1.4 billion, 91.11 percent are Han Chinese who communicate in Putonghua and/or other Sinitic languages; the remaining 8.89 percent comprises non-Han Chinese or minority ethnic groups who speak an additional 200 languages.

Is the Social Credit System in China as we understand it no longer viable? - The China Story

Is the Social Credit System in China as we understand it no longer viable? - The China Story

China's social credit initiatives originated twenty-five years ago, as officials and companies aimed to address issues such as the prevalence of counterfeit goods, triangular debt situations—where A lends to B, B lends to C, and C lends back to A, resulting in a stalemate of problematic debts that jeopardize financial stability—and a general lack of respect for the nation's laws and regulations. As a result, the central government and multiple ministries dedicated many years to creating data-sharing frameworks among typically segmented governmental bodies, along with establishing blacklists to penalize substantial offenders and incentives to encourage 'trustworthy' conduct.

All About China: Culture, Travel, and Modern Life in the Middle Kingdom

Welcome to our blog dedicated to China—a captivating nation where centuries-old traditions coexist with cutting-edge innovation. Here, you’ll discover immersive articles on Chinese culture, cuisine, iconic landmarks, and everyday life in both sprawling metropolises and peaceful rural regions. Whether you’re a seasoned globetrotter or simply curious about this remarkable country, we aim to provide fresh insights and practical guidance.

Our blog covers a wide range of topics, from travel tips—such as navigating the visa process and planning your itinerary—to exploring must-see destinations like the Great Wall, the Terracotta Army, and dynamic cities like Beijing and Shanghai. Food enthusiasts will enjoy our deep dive into Chinese gastronomy, sampling everything from savory street snacks to timeless classics like Peking duck.

We also shine a spotlight on modern China, examining its fast-paced technological advancements, burgeoning e-commerce, and forward-thinking architecture. Through firsthand experiences and expert commentary, we hope to bring you closer to the real China—its festivals, customs, and vibrant energy. Join us on this journey, and uncover the fascinating layers of history, innovation, and cultural diversity that make China truly unforgettable!