Quarelling damas (or aunties) is a sensation on Bilibili. What does bringing this marginalized group into the spotlight say about China?

The war epic The Battle at Lake Changjin has made the headlines for its box office performance. But how good is the film itself?

If you speak Mandarin, chances are you are no stranger to the term 阿姨 ayi (auntie). Why then make such a simple concept November's topic?

Collecting objects without real utility has been associated with wealth. But why are Chinese youngsters spending a fortune in Popmart toys?

Macau is the only place in China where casino gambling is legal. How did a gambling economy shape the change of landscapes in Macau?

In China, gambling is not only a money-matter but a social activity echoing community life. Yet, for how long in rapidly changing China?

2020 marked the first time Marvel Studios did not release a film in the last thirteen years. What the filmgoers in mainland did not expect

Buying a watermelon is a common activity, but this summer, the short video "Huaqiang comes to buy a watermelon" trended on Chinese Youtube

With the COVID-19 outbreak restricting all kinds of social gatherings, Chinese players have gone online to satisfy their betting needs.

Whoever spent some time in a Chinese city knows how crucial living next to a subway station is. Those who live in Shanghai know it better.

Gambling refers to nothing less than taking a risk in anticipation of gain. But a choice is still attached to the price. This theme seems

Why do left-behind women make up the majority of players in rural areas? A curious phenomenon has been observed in the past 20 years: women

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