Long before the era of burgeoning prosperity, Chinese New Year was a celebration of the truly "new". It was the one time of year when people received new clothing, often lovingly handmade by the women ...

Xilankapu records the Tujias' lifestyle and traditions, and it is reputed as the "colorful living fossil" of the Tujia ethnic ...

Wang's creations, brought to life by models during the 2025 Spring/Summer NYFW, were made with various techniques, and they ...

From batik cheongsams and unisex tang suits to songket dresses, Spirit Animal Co was one of the first in Malaysia, back in ...

Chinese New Year approaches on Jan 29 excitement is palpable in Laos The celebration has gained unprecedented attention with more Lao ...

According to Antara, the Chinese New Year symbolizes good fortune and prayers for a brighter future. The celebration is filled with customary activities such as giving red envelopes locally known as ...

Chinese brides used to wear black, then red, before the Western white gown became ubiquitous. Some push back now and don ...

Piggie dumplings, cutting-edge art, a fortune-cookie factory with a modern mission — Chinatown is where it’s at.

Piggie dumplings, cutting-edge art, a fortune-cookie factory with a modern mission — Chinatown is where it’s at.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Zou Qiang, a fashion designer and owner of a tailoring brand in Shanghai. The following has been translated and edited for length and clarity.

Zou Qiang works from home in Shanghai. Since her partner earns more and commutes, she knows she'd be the one responsible for taking care of a child.

THE Board of Industrial Training (BIT), which falls under the Ministry of Labour, has recorded a massive increase in the number of women who would have applied for non-traditional areas of training in ...