Below the Lights: Photographer Tu Ximeng on a Changing Chongqing

Chongqing may be known as China’s cyberpunk capital, but local photographer Tu Ximeng is on a mission to capture the city’s more authentic moments—those often lost in the glowing haze of its futuristic façade

Why Is China Struggling to Find More Female Maintenance Workers Amid Surging Demand?

Women in China are calling for more representation in door-to-door maintenance, yet those already in the field continue to face societal discrimination

Mastering the Art of Livestreaming Sales

As China’s e-commerce industry reaches the crescendo of its annual Singles Day festival buying frenzy, livestreamers are battling it out to squeeze cash from an increasingly reticent consumer base

In Southern China’s Once-Thriving “Garment Kingdom,” Business Fades Amid Urban Renewal

Once a major hub for clothes manufacturing, Guangzhou’s Kanglu district has in recent years been beset by difficulties, including Covid-19, competition fueled by the rise of e-commerce, and a protracted facelift