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US-China Trade War 2026: Tariff Escalation, Decoupling, and What It Means for Foreign Business in China
Tariffs, technology restrictions, and supply chain disruption β a practical breakdown of the US-China trade conflict as of September 2026 and what it means for foreign companies operating in or with China.
China's 2026 Grain Harvest: Record Summer Output and Autumn Prospects
China reported another record summer grain harvest in 2026 as autumn grain β about three-quarters of annual output β enters its critical filling stage. A look at the numbers and what they mean for food security.
The History of Chinese Mathematics: Counting Rods, Pi, and the Nine Chapters
Long before the abacus, Chinese mathematicians used counting rods, computed pi to seven decimals, and solved systems of equations. A look at the golden age of Chinese mathematics.
Chinese Barbecue (Shaokao) Culture: Street Skewers, Regional Styles, and the Ritual of the Night
From Xinjiang lamb skewers to Northeast night markets, Chinese barbecue (shaokao) is a social ritual. This guide explores its regional styles, signature dishes, and cultural meaning.
China's Community College and Adult Education System Explained (2026)
How China's community colleges, adult education centers, and lifelong learning programs work β and what they mean for the country's workforce and social mobility.
How China Teaches Kids to Code: From Scratch to National AI Camps
China is betting on childhood coding literacy, from Scratch in primary school to the NOIP informatics Olympiad and new AI camps. Here's how the pipeline works.
Motorcycle Road Trip in China: A Complete Foreigner's Guide (2026)
Everything foreigners need to know about riding a motorcycle across China β licensing, route planning, road conditions, rentals, and the best scenic rides in 2026.
China September 2026: Mid-Autumn Festival, National Day Golden Week, and Key Developments
What is happening in China in September 2026 β Mid-Autumn Festival travel outlook, National Day Golden Week preview, economic indicators, and policy updates relevant to foreigners.
China's Island Escapes: The Zhoushan Archipelago and East China Sea Getaways (2026 Guide)
A practical 2026 guide to China's Zhoushan Archipelago β Putuo Mountain, Shenjiamen, Daishan, and Zhujiajian β with ferry routes, seafood, and tips for island-hopping beyond Hainan.
Learning Chinese Brush Painting: A Foreigner's Guide to Sumi-e and Ink Wash Art
How foreigners can learn Chinese brush painting and ink wash art β tools, techniques, schools, and the philosophy behind one of the world's oldest continuous art traditions.
Zhuge Liang's Northern Expeditions: Why Three Kingdoms' Greatest Strategist Failed
The historical analysis of Zhuge Liang's five northern expeditions against Wei β military strategy, logistics, personality, and why brilliance on paper did not translate to victory on the battlefield.
Why Chinese Boys Are Quietly Losing the Education Race: China's Gender Gap in Schools
In China the global education gender pattern has inverted: girls lead in reading and the essay-heavy gaokao, and now make up the majority of university students. This piece examines the data, the exam-system causes, and what the 'boy crisis' means for families and the labor market.
China's 2026 AI Governance Push: Inside the World's First Comprehensive Generative AI Rulebook
While the U.S. debates and the EU phases in its AI Act, China has moved to the front of the queue on AI regulation. This analysis covers the Interim Measures for Generative AI, mandatory labeling, model registration with the CAC, training-data questions, and why Beijing moved first.
Why 8 Is Magic and 4 Is Dead: The Psychology and Economics of Chinese Lucky Numbers
In Chinese culture, numbers carry fortune. The number 8 sounds like 'prosperity' and 4 sounds like 'death,' shaping license plates, phone numbers, real estate, weddings, and billions of dollars in everyday decisions. Here is the data behind China's numerology.
Sun Tzu and the Art of War: What Archaeology and History Actually Reveal
The Art of War is quoted in boardrooms worldwide, but its author's existence is debated and its dating murky. This piece separates the legend from the evidence: the Yinqueshan bamboo manuscripts, Sima Qian's account, and what the 13-chapter classic actually says.
Tianjin Travel Guide 2026: The Forgotten Metropolis Between Beijing and the Sea
Tianjin sits 120 km from Beijing but gets skipped by most foreign travelers. This 2026 guide covers the nine-nation concession architecture, the 30-minute high-speed rail from Beijing, the Porcelain House, the Tianjin Eye, the port-city food scene, and Binhai's future-facing new area.