Soon after his suicide in 1989 at the age of 25, Hai Zi’s poems about nature, loneliness, and the fleeting nature of yearning and happiness began inspiring a generation of steadfast, fiercely ...

Though Darlie's English name changed in the 1980s, its racially-charged Chinese name has remained intact until today Darlie, the Chinese toothpaste brand infamous for its blackface packaging, will ...

We look at Moonshot AI's impressive new Kimi K2 reasoning model, how it has outperformed major competitors, and how new, small-budget releases like this from China are now par for the course. Remember ...

In Shanghai, a new wave is sweeping the city — sorting garbage. The unexpected trend comes about as a result of the new Domestic Waste Management Law, which went into effect on July 1st. The law ...

We Tried is a series where RADII staff try out unique foods, experiences, and phenomena in China. Drop us a line if you have a suggestion. In China, there’s more to your average TCM/massage parlor ...

Taste your way through Flushing Chinatown with our curated picks of the neighborhood’s must-try restaurants and snacks. When people think of New York’s Chinatown, the one in Manhattan is usually the ...

Discover how China's strategic economic focus on clean energy, from solar panels to electric vehicles, is cementing its role as the world's green leader. The world finds itself at a critical juncture ...

In Southern China, the iconic "Yakult moms" wear red uniforms and would stop by your house to delivery probiotic drinks, with a decades-old story of community, care, and women empowerment. Step aside, ...

Discover the captivating history of the Xiá Nǚ, China's trailblazing female warrior who defied gender norms from classical literature to global cinema. A version of Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio ...

We delve into how designer Guanyuan Ji's brand transforms traditional Chinese aesthetics for a new generation with myth-inspired goods and sold-out collections. At just 27, Guanyuan Ji has emerged as ...

I mean, we're not knocking it, but we're also interested in why, what these little stories are about, and why they're resonating with China's youth so much. If you thought milk tea brands had ...