The Birth of Chinese Characters: The Story of Cangjie
Special Bonus Episode for UN Chinese Language Day! Have you ever wondered where the world's oldest continuous writing system came from? Toda...
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Year of the Horse Special | The Right Strategy and the Hidden Luck
Would you lose one race to win the whole match? Ancient strategist Sun Bin proved that smart matchups beat raw speed. And sometimes, what lo...
Year of the Horse Special | The Noble Steed and the Toad: Lessons in Judgment and Talent
From "Bo Le Discerns a Noble Steed" to "Mistaking a Toad for a Horse," two short Chinese horse-related tales tell big lessons about talent,...
Year of the Horse Special | The Silent Hero: The White Dragon Horse Part 2
He rarely spoke. He never boasted. But in the Baoxiang Kingdom, when everyone else failed, the White Dragon Horse drew his sword and reveale...
Year of the Horse Special | The Silent Hero: The White Dragon Horse Part 1
A dragon-turned horse. A punishment-turned pilgrimage. In this episode of Chinese Folk Tales, we tell the story of the White Dragon Horse fr...
Trailer | Ancient Horse Tales for the Year of the Horse
As the Year of the Horse approaches, we're saddling up for a journey through China's timeless horse tales. From Bo Le spotting true talent,...
Xinjiang Series | Lively Stories, Vibrant Streets: My Xinjiang Adventure
In this special episode of "Chinese Folk Tales", our journalist Bianca takes you on an unforgettable journey through Xinjiang — from the vib...
Xinjiang Series | A doctor's healing bowl and Xinjiang's famous lamb pilaf
Over a thousand years ago, an aging doctor discovered that sometimes the best medicine comes in the form of food. In this episode of "Chines...
Xinjiang Series | A roadside chicken dish-turned Xinjiang's culinary icon
Tender chicken, spicy chilies, saucy potatoes, and chewy noodles – all piled high on one massive plate. More than just food, Big Plate Chick...
Xinjiang Series | A shepherd's dough hat and Xinjiang's beloved nang
Under the blazing sun of the Taklamakan Desert, one shepherd's clumsy mishap gave birth to a timeless treasure. In this bonus episode of "Ch...
Xinjiang Series | Professor Zhang: "Loong" is not to be interpreted as a "dragon"
Prof. Zhang Juwen argues that translating "龙" as "dragon" perpetuates colonial discourse. The Chinese loong embodies benevolence, ethics, an...
Xinjiang Series | Professor Zhang on how folk tales bridge cultures
Folklore expert Professor Zhang Juwen reveals how ancient Chinese folk tales, while adapting, retain their core ethics, fostering global con...
Xinjiang Series | The secret behind Xinjiang's sweet grapes
Once upon a time, the desert kingdom lay choked by yellow dust from raging sandstorms, waiting for a miracle to change its fate. How did it...
Xinjiang Series | The singing tree
Have you ever wondered how the very first stringed instrument came into being? Maybe this story can explain the birth of the very special Do...
Xinjiang Series | Tale of Boston Lake: the trial of love
When times get tough, the Dragon King descends from Heaven to battle the drought – but the arrival of a mysterious demon girl throws everyth...
Xinjiang Series | The village girl who became a legend
Born in a small village, she captures the king's heart and rises to greatness, leaving a mark on history with her mastery of Xinjiang's uniq...
Xinjiang Series | Witty Afanti's golden revenge
Gold coins appear where no one expects…Afanti and his trusty donkey are at it again, showing a greedy man that greed isn't golden. For more...
Xinjiang Series | Witty Afanti buys the tree shade
Meet the legendary donkey-riding Afanti, renowned for his clever solutions. With the wit sharper than any sword, Afanti can always hatch a c...
Trailer｜Xinjiang Folk Tales: Ancient Legends and Fantastical Stories
In this new series of Chinese Folk Tales, we journey to Xinjiang — the vast and enchanting land in far northwest China, home to many ethnic...
The legend behind 'Black Myth: Zhong Kui'
Following "Black Myth: Wukong", the new project delves into the legend of Zhong Kui, the fierce ghost hunter of traditional Chinese folklore...