Explore how ancient Chinese characters, once forgotten, are being reborn as trendy cultural products. From '獬豸' bookmarks to '饕餮' totes, young designers and consumers are reviving ...
In 1982, a kung fu movie turned martial arts into an overnight craze. Today, Chinese stadiums sell out for virtual battles. This story shows how China's ...
A 25-year-old Chinese professional opens up about the pressure of "involution" in the workplace, why he chose to "lie flat" for a while, and how his ...
Temple tourism in China is booming, and about half of the visitors are under 30. It is less about superstition than about neijuan, cheap rituals and ...
Mall benches, park lawns and 15-yuan milk tea: how Chinese cities ended up with a cheap, safe, air-conditioned version of the "third place" — and why ...
A deep dive into the viral makeup videos on Douyin: how they are made, why they captivate millions, and what they reveal about China's beauty culture ...
From the Gobi Desert's launch night to satellites built in university labs, a new generation of Chinese is reaching for space. Here's what their passion looks ...
A growing number of young Chinese are choosing vocational education over the traditional university track. Here's what that looks like in real life — and why ...
Chinese youth are bypassing traditional search engines and turning to Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book) for everything from restaurant recommendations to travel itineraries. Discover how this social ...
Inside China's most popular anonymous social app, young people share their deepest fears, daily joys, and quiet loneliness. Through first-person accounts, we explore how this digital ...