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It’s Time to Get Tough on Fake Chinese Medicine

Contributions from individuals with unique perspectives to share. Hear from everyone, from experts and commentators to those whose voices are often marginalized.

VOICES & OPINION

Counterfeit TCM products are a danger to public health, but regulators have been slow to tackle the problem.

Why Are People Still Dying in China’s Dragon Boat Races?

A lack of state regulation and poor safety standards are turning small-town competitions into dangerous events.

How Taboos About Death Hold Back Chinese Archaeology

To traditionalists, grave robbers and spade-wielding historians are one and the same.

Why a Leaky Old Temple Has the Chinese Internet in an Uproar

News of a dilapidated Tang-era holy site sheds light on the country’s complex relationship with its cultural heritage.

Idols Amid High-Rises: The Changing Face of Chinese Folk Beliefs

The country’s relentless tide of demolition and urbanization is changing religious processions and other traditional events.

Why Locals Are Leaving One of China’s Latest Heritage Sites

Despite UNESCO recognition, swarms of tourists are driving out residents of Gulangyu, arguably China’s most picturesque island.