Remembering Hong Kong’s “Queen of Swords” (July 19, 2024, Sixth Tone) Cheng Pei Pei, a pioneering actress and star of “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” died July 17. One of the foremost stars of Hong Kong’s martial arts boom. buff.ly/4c1RloN

Interview—Understanding China's Transformation Firsthand with David Moser (July 29, 2024, National Committee on US-China Relations) buff.ly/3Ssbf5d

People walking in Shanghai at night with many colored lights advertising businesses. China Unveils Ambitious 5-Year Plan to Overhaul the Hukou System (August 2, 2024, The Diplomat) buff.ly/3SIOL01

Chinese Rock Isn’t Dead (For Now) (August 12, 2024, Sixth Tone) This week's ZGBriefs - buff.ly/3SRJiUV

As we pray for Chongqing this month, several house church pastors told us about the needs and issues they see in their urban city. buff.ly/4dNSiD3

Blockbuster Chinese Video Game Tried to Police Players - and Divided the Internet (August 25, 2024, BBC News) buff.ly/3MoBgPx

Academic/Science Bars are Trending in China’s First-Tier Cities (September 3, 2024, ChinaSkinny) buff.ly/4g6PB0R

EXPLAINED: What Is the China-Africa Summit and Why Does It Matter (September 3, 2024, Radio Free Asia) buff.ly/4dZY44u

ZGBriefs Featured Article - The Chinese government has released 68-year-old Orange County resident David Lin, who has been behind bars since 2006 serving a life sentence for what the U.S. government says are bogus charges of contract fraud. buff.ly/3BmNmX2

ZGBriefs Featured Article - China’s attitudes towards AI may be at a turning point, with officials not only pushing it up the list of priorities but also coming to terms with its existential capabilities. Read more: buff.ly/3Bj0bSB

To Scale Peaks, Chinese Hikers Are Hiring Personal Cheerleaders (September 29, 2024, Sixth Tone) The service is part of a broader trend, where young Chinese are increasingly seeking dazi, or “companions,” to counteract feelings of isolation. buff.ly/4eMOqlJ

The week-long holiday—which this year started on October 1, China’s National Day, and ended on Monday—is traditionally one of the country’s main travel periods involving billions of journeys inside and outside the country. buff.ly/4eJb3YM

Pets in China Are Earning “Snack Money” in Cafes as Their Owners Send Them to Work (October 14, 2024, CNN) Pet cafes are a big business in China. Visitors get to interact with animals that roam the shop, allowing owners to charge more for the experience. buff.ly/40asywE

The Rise of Scripture Copying for Inner Peace Among Chinese Youth (October 18, 2024, ChinaSkinny) Once a niche hobby among middle-aged people, scripture copying has now transformed into a relaxation trend for the younger generation. buff.ly/3YAvzVv

ZGBriefs Featured Article - The Viral Success of Chinese Village Basketball (October 29, 2024, Made in China Journal) buff.ly/3YnakFw

Meet Ms. Hu: She Built a Garden From Chongqing’s Discarded Past (October 30, 2024, Sixth Tone) Half a horse stands watch beside saplings and scattered blossoms. These fragments are part of Ms. Hu’s hidden garden in Chongqing. buff.ly/3YZlWPx

Guangzhou: “I Truly Love This City” (November 7, 2024, China Partnership) Guangzhou, a city of about 19 million, is one of the most important trade cities in China and the world. buff.ly/3Crcw7E

Video - A Pilgrimage to China’s Noodle Capitol (November 15, 2024, Saint Cavish) An obsession with Lanzhou's hand-pulled noodles takes me to the grave of the man who started it all. buff.ly/4fCSG8f

Video: China’s Crisis of Faith and the Struggle Over Moral Authority (November 19, Asia Society, via YouTube) .buff.ly/3ZD169P

Featured Article Video – Christian Architecture in Contemporary China: Orthodox Form and Metabollic Practice (December 4, 2024, Initiative for the Study of Asian Catholics) buff.ly/3BedVOQ