Elephant Room

An independent media project to make China relatable.

Articles

Why Are There So Many Chinese Burial Garments in Vintage Stores Overseas?

The essence of vintage is people from different societies and cultures rummaging through one another’s discarded belongings.

Jun 13 • Joyce

Elephant Diet: the May 2026 Edition

The Elephant team's monthly picks of quality contents about China, its society, and its people.

May 28 • Biyi, Joyce, Kat, and Lily

Sculpted Suicide: Elders’ Suffering in Rural China

They hanged themselves in silence. And I saw my grandparents’ souls in them.

May 20 • Joyce

Chinese Do Have Beliefs

A curious exploration of Chaoshan culture in Guangdong Province.

May 13 • Kat

Elephant Diet: the April 2026 Edition

The Elephant team's monthly picks of quality contents about China, its society and its people.

Apr 28 • Biyi, Kat, Lily, and Joyce