Archive - Mandarin Zest

July 2025

China’s Crackdown on Online Fan Fiction

Chinese Danmei Writers — Authors of Homoerotic Fiction — Face Renewed Police Persecution 👮🏼

Jul 30 •

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Can Sister Hong Teach Us What Straight Men Really Want?

How Would a Therapist Analyze This Case?

Jul 23 •

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The Battle for China's AI Experts

Chinese Talent Is Shaping Global AI Development — and American Tech Giants Are Fighting for It 🖥️

Jul 16 •

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Does China Ever Create Brand New Chinese Characters?

Generally No, But...

Jul 9 •

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Mistress Dispeller: A Special Agent Saving Marriages

The Hidden Face of Modern Love in China 👩🏻👴🏼👵🏼

Jul 2 •

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June 2025

Cat Abuse: A Growing Issue in China

A Sad Story, but Important to Share 😿

Jun 25 •

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Trump’s Crackdown on Chinese Students

What Do the Chinese Say About It? 🧑🏻‍🎓🇨🇳

Jun 18 •

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and

How China's Gen Z Is Driving the Nation's Merchandise Economy

Gen Z and the "Goods" Economy 🧸🪀

Jun 11 •

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and

Who Really Invented Bubble Tea?

From Taiwan to the World: Filling Our Bellies with Sugary Love

Jun 4 •

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