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LIVING IN CHINA

Home Bound

Once a sacred family obligation, the annual migration home for Spring Festival increasingly brings feelings of alienation and culture shock for China’s urbanizing population

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TRAVEL

Qufu: The “Holy City of the East” That Continues to Inspire Students Today

How an ancient teacher’s hometown becomes a holy city that attracts rulers and common people alike for over two millennia

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LIVING IN CHINA

Why Urban Residential Buildings in China Are Prone to Grow “Old” and Hard to Renovate?

China has boasted the world’s fastest urbanization over the past decades, now with over 900 million people living in the cities. However, many residents face challenges—due to poor-quality construction and a lack of management and maintenance—either to have existing problems fixed or move.

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TRAVEL

A Village Fashion Show Brings Ethnic Clothing into the Spotlight

A weekly runway show in a remote village in Guizhou has gone viral, drawing tourists from across the country—and attention from around the fashion world

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EDUCATION

Are China’s Schools Ready for the Onslaught of AI?

Chinese schools are rushing to introduce artificial intelligence into the classroom, challenging students and teachers to keep pace

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STREET TALK

Money First, Love Later: How Young People Are Redefining the “Internet Valentine’s Day”

May 20, also known as the “Chinese Internet Valentine’s Day,” has over the years morphed into yet another shopping festival, much like the equally made-up “Singles Day.” But this year, the memes and slang that emerged seemed to push back against both consumerism and romance.

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FOOD

Where Red Pepper Meets Rosé: Yunnan and Guizhou Flavors Fuel China’s Bistro Craze

Originally a casual spot in France for affordable food and drinks, bistros in China, mainly themed on southwestern cuisines, have become high-end restaurants for dating, socializing, or simply “checking in”