ZGBriefs | May 28, 2026
Before WeChat, There Were Qiaopi Writers (May 20, 2026, Sixth Tone) The last family letter Jiang Mingdian wrote crossed the Pacific Ocean.
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ZGBriefs | May 21, 2026
How The Soviets, Japanese and Americans Together Lifted Chinese Communists Out of Obscurity — with Frank Dikötter (May 18, 2026, Peking Hotel) We trace the origin story of the Chinese Communist Party, and revisit how the CCP went from an obscure, unpopular, intellectual-led political force to take over the whole of mainland China.
ZGBriefs | May 14, 2026
Zhengzhou: Cradle of Civilization (May 7, 2026, China Partnership) House church pastors say there is a vibrant Christian heritage in Zhengzhou, but that, as people have moved to the city from the countryside, churches have struggled to disciple believers through urbanization.
ZGBriefs | May 7, 2026
Virtual Book Launch - Chinese Christian Witness: Identity, Creativity, Transmission, and Poetics (Center for Global Christianity and Mission) You are invited to join a conversation about the new book, Chinese Christian Witness, edited by Xiaoli Yang and Daryl Ireland.
ZGBriefs | April 30, 2026
How Chinese Netizens Find Joy, Identity, and Rebellion in Food (April 22, 2026, The World of Chinese) People are taking stock of what’s in front of them—namely, food—uniting online for peace of mind, as well as practical pleasure.
ZGBriefs | April 23, 2026
Inside China’s Hidden Eating Disorder Communities (April 15, 2026, Global Voices) On Chinese social media platforms, eating disorders are no longer only discussed as health conditions…
ZGBriefs I April 16, 2026
Will China’s Social Volcano Erupt? - with Martin Whyte (February 4, 2026, Peking Hotel) Prof. Martin Whyte is a prominent American sociologist and Professor Emeritus of Sociology and International Studies at Harvard University.
ZGBriefs | April 9, 2026
Youtube Video - Travel to China in 2026? Watch This First! (October 3, 2025, 2026, Adventures of Lauren & Jason) Planning a trip to China in 2026? This is the comprehensive China travel guide you need!
ZGBriefs | April 2, 2026
Celebrate Easter with Your Chinese Friends: 5 Must-Know Vocabulary Words (March 25, 2026, Chineasy) Five essential Chinese vocabulary words related to Easter that will help you impress and connect with your Chinese language partners closely.
ZGBriefs | March 26, 2026
Recognition Comes at a Cost for China’s Catholics (March 19, 2026, The Catholic Herald) When the provisional agreement between the Holy See and Beijing was first announced in 2018, a photograph from a diocese in south-eastern China circulated widely among Catholics.
ZGBriefs | March 19, 2026
Why China’s OpenClaw Mania Is More Than Just a Tech Craze (March 17, 2026, The Diplomat) China has succeeded in positioning itself at the forefront of the global artificial intelligence race…
ZGBriefs | March 12, 2026
‘God Has Not Given Up on China': Daughter of Imprisoned Zion Church Pastor Tells Story of Faith, Fear and Hope (March 4, 2026, Premier Christian News)