Shao Yefan

Shao Yefan is a contributing writer at The World of Chinese. She writes articles about economic and political changes in Chinese society, especially how these affect normal people’s lives. She is particularly interested in the impact of international events like the Olympic Games on Chinese society.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Come Out and Play: The Collective Reclaiming China’s Cities Through Games

Pushing back an increasingly online world, Shanghai art-game collective “rect repair” wants people to put down their phones and rediscover life in the city

ENTERTAINMENT

Come Out and Play: The Collective Reclaiming China’s Cities Through Games

Pushing back an increasingly online world, Shanghai art-game collective “rect repair” wants people to put down their phones and rediscover life in the city

EDUCATION

Dilemma in Ivory Tower: The Employment Crisis Facing Young Chinese PhDs

With PhD graduates outpacing available positions, young Chinese scholars face an uphill battle for jobs, resources, and recognition in an increasingly crowded academic arena

BUSINESS

As the “2D Goods Economy” Explodes in China, Can Fantasy Worlds Solve Real-life Woes?

With the sale of anime-related products now a multi-billion-yuan industry, there’s no sign of the trend slowing down. But who are the beneficiaries, and what impact has this explosion in popularity had on the subcultures it grew out of?

SOCIETY

Nostalgia-Core: Why China’s Gen Z is Embracing the Past

Disenfranchised by an increasingly fast-paced society, some younger Chinese are turning to the past to center themselves and regain a sense of comfort

ENVIRONMENT

Into the Eye: China’s Intrepid Storm Chasers

As climate change triggers an increase in natural disasters across China, a small but growing group of people are driving into the heart of mayhem to capture stunning images from the center of typhoons, tornadoes, and hailstorms—providing invaluable resources for disaster research

TRAVEL

A Horse Racing Festival for the Ages

In Litang, western Sichuan, horses take center stage once a year. Our correspondent was there to capture the sights and sounds.

Shao Yefan

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