A Living Legacy of China’s Folk Heritage That Dances Through Centuries
Discover the ancient art of Pujiang Bench Dragon — a national intangible heritage from China blending folklore, craftsmanship, and cultural legacy.
Vintage Tech & Innovation
From floppy disks to cassette players—celebrating the quirky, brilliant, and bold tech that laid the digital foundation.
Harvest Memories: From Stone Roller to Stack of Straw – A Rural Childhood’s Tribute
A nostalgic reflection on rural wheat-harvest life—stone rollers, tractors, straw stacks, and winnowing fans—recounting the evolution of village agriculture and childhood memories from dusty fields to combine harvesters.
Peng Shilu – Father of China’s Nuclear Submarine and Pioneer of Nuclear Power
Peng Shilu, known as the “Father of China’s Nuclear Submarine,” devoted his life to building China’s nuclear power and submarine program from scratch.
The Grain Mat That Once Held Our Harvests: A Farewell to the Folded Straw “Zhezi”
A nostalgic tribute to the traditional Chinese “zhezi” grain mat—once a staple in rural life, now a fading memory. Discover the story of how generations stored their wheat and protected their harvest with love, wisdom, and…
Deng Jiaxian, Father of China’s Nuclear Weapons: A Life Devoted to National Glory
Deng Jiaxian was the chief architect behind China's first atomic and hydrogen bombs. His lifelong dedication to nuclear science made him a national hero. This article tells the untold story of sacrifice, silence, and…
The Stone Roller: A Silent Witness to China’s Harvest Past
A nostalgic tribute to the stone roller, an essential tool in traditional Chinese farming. This essay revisits the sights, sounds, and emotions of wheat harvests before mechanization, honoring the silent labor of generations…
When the Kerosene Lamp Was King: A Child’s Journey Through the Twilight of an Era
A heartfelt memoir of growing up under the warm glow of kerosene lamps in rural China before the arrival of electricity. This nostalgic essay explores family life, cultural rituals, and the quiet beauty of a bygone era.
Sentinel One: The Birth of China’s Remote Sensing Space Era
Explore the story of Jianbing-1, China's first recoverable remote sensing satellite launched in 1975. Discover how this breakthrough mission advanced earth observation, space engineering, and laid the foundation for…
The Tortoise Tricycle of Old Shanghai: A Bumpy Ride Through Time
Discover the Tortoise Tricycle (Wugui Che), a unique three-wheeled motor vehicle from 1970s–80s Shanghai. Explore its role in daily life, urban transport, and working-class culture in post-Mao China—a nostalgic journey…
Measuring the Stars, Defining Time: China’s First Photoelectric Zenith Telescope and Its Lasting Legacy
Explore the history and innovation behind China’s first photoelectric zenith telescope, developed in 1973. Discover how this groundbreaking instrument redefined astronomical measurement, timekeeping accuracy, and national…
