The Rise of China’s Mini-Game Industry
Designed for fragmented attention and instant access, mini-games have evolved from a niche product designed by small studios into an increasingly AI-…
Designed for fragmented attention and instant access, mini-games have evolved from a niche product designed by small studios into an increasingly AI-…
In China’s high-pressure cities, young people are turning to crochet to slow down and heal, but as the hobby booms, some fear commercialization is un…
Dating and marriage-themed reality shows are booming as the real-life marriage rate declines in China
Even without a blockbuster like 2024’s Black Myth: Wukong, China’s gaming market continued to grow robustly in the past year, fueled by exciting new …
Pushing back an increasingly online world, Shanghai art-game collective “rect repair” wants people to put down their phones and rediscover life in th…
NetEase’s “Where Winds Meet” is an ambitious, free-to-play “wuxia” action role-playing game, but its dedication to maximalism may have also partly be…
Designer toys are leading the growth of China’s “emotional economy,” as millennials and Gen Z seek brands that connect with their feelings
Discover color, fun, and emotional charm at the 2025 Beijing International Art & Designer Toy Show
Since their conception, the micro-drama format has been in constant flux, but does a new injection of capital—boosting production values and drawing …
As a local wilderness survival contest goes viral, young people are rediscovering the allure of nature, both in their free time or via livestreams
Eight Chinese Halloween costume ideas inspired by this year’s viral trends, from an “international power couple” to a humble fried chicken fillet ven…
Beijing hosted its first-ever pro wrestling event in May. The World of Chinese went behind the scenes to find out why people are happily paying good …