Megan Zhang is a writer and presenter who covers culture and travel. She created the journalism initiative Talking Through Walls, to document stories of hope and contribution around the globe. In her spare time, you’ll find her in the kitchen or in the mountains.
Luosifen — a smelly, humble noodle dish — has experienced an unexpected boom during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is now so popular that one province has sought UNESCO recognition of luosifen as an intangible cultural heritage.
Today is Chinese Valentine's Day, which commemorates the bittersweet love of the Cowherd and Weaver Girl. What is the backstory and cultural significance of this day, and how has it become commercialized?
Foreign and domestic companies vie for China’s meatless market.
The pandemic has forced people across the world to change their traditions. In China, officials have tried to popularize the concept of using "public chopsticks" at group meals — though old habits have proven resilient.
China’s college entrance exam can propel young people to prosperity — or dismantle their dreams — and it faces mounting criticism and pressure to reform.