From premium strollers to gourmet pet dining, China’s urban middle class is redefining pet ownership. Explore how loneliness and economic growth have fueled a booming luxury ...
Why do millions of Chinese people fight for fractions of a cent in group chats? It’s not about the money. It’s about gamified social bonding, variable ...
In China, a manicure is no longer just about nails. It is a multi-hour spa experience complete with movies, snacks, and foot massages. We explore why ...
From hotel ballrooms to quiet courtyards, Gen Z in China is rewriting wedding traditions. Less spectacle, more meaning. Here’s how the new Chinese wedding reflects a ...
Forget dusty exhibits. In China, history is being reinvented as trendy merchandise, from故宫 blind boxes to Dunhuang scarves. Here’s how cultural heritage became a lifestyle for ...
It started as a viral trend on Douyin and Xiaohongshu, but 'stove-boiled tea' is more than just an aesthetic. It’s a tangible response to urban anxiety—a ...
Why are millions of Chinese Gen Z dressing in historical silk robes on the subway? It’s not cosplay. For young people today, Hanfu is a complex ...
In the arid Gobi Desert, a group of young Chinese volunteers uses high-resolution cameras and code to save ancient Buddhist murals. For Gen Z, digitizing history ...
Forget the neon skylines. The real heartbeat of modern China is found in its wet markets, night stalls, and community parks. Explore how ordinary daily life ...
Deep in the mountains of Yunnan, far from Instagram-ready hotspots, I lived with young Chinese travelers. This is what their travel looks like without the filters: ...