SOCIETY

Rolling Past Retirement: The Seniors Fighting For Space to Skate

Roller skating is a way to stay fit, meet friends, and rebel against social norms for this group of retirees in Hangzhou

SPORTS

Hills to Hashtags: Could Trail Running be China’s Next Online Trend?

Despite the cost, dangers, and fitness requirements, trail running is slowly becoming a trendy sport on social media

MODERN HISTORY

Backpedaling the History of Bicycles in China

The story of the two-wheeler’s rise and fall—and comeback—in the “Kingdom of Bicycles”

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SPORTS

Play Like a Girl: How Women Forge New Communities Through Sport

Frisbee, rock-climbing, and other trendy pastimes are seeing growing interest from women, who make their own community in these sports

SOCIETY

‘Speed’ Dating on the Frisbee Field

Fed up with traditional matchmaking, young Chinese turn to Ultimate Frisbee, roleplaying games, and other social events to find love

SPORTS

The Traditional Chinese Sports Enjoying Modern Revivals

Hovering bamboo discs, flying feathers, twisty harvest dance...Some of China’s traditional sports still enjoy a modern following, even internationally