rural china

From Villages to Civilizations: Rethinking “China” through the Lens of Tianxia

Over the past weeks, we have wandered through the ancestral lanes of Wuyi villages, tracing how kinship, reciprocity, and ritual…

19 hours ago

Individual Choice in Rural China: How Village Life is Quietly Changing

In recent years, individual choice in rural China has become more visible, as quiet but meaningful shifts begin to take…

3 days ago

When Familiarity Fades: Tracing the Shifting Fabric of Rural China

Not long ago, we explored a world built on trust, tradition, and rootedness—a world where ancestral halls across China's countryside…

1 week ago

Rediscovering Rural Roots: The Essence of Chinese Village Life in the Wuyi Region

When we think of Chinese village life, stereotypes often arise—"rustic," "backward," or "primitive." Yet, beneath these superficial labels lies a…

1 week ago

Before Canton: How Wuyi’s Hidden Ports Shaped the Chinese Diaspora

For overseas Chinese with roots in the Wuyi (五邑) region of southern China, the story of emigration is personal. It…

2 months ago

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