An American in Shanghai Redefines What It Means to “City”
Shanghai-based American influencer Paul Mike Ashton’s viral meme, “city bu city,” transforms the concept of urbanity
Shanghai-based American influencer Paul Mike Ashton’s viral meme, “city bu city,” transforms the concept of urbanity
How the character for “ox” evolved to encompass everything within the cosmos
Learn these essential Chinese proverbs to describe lavish living, obscene wealth, and the pitfalls of extravagance
How to talk about saving and conscious spending in the era of “consumption downgrade”
Increasingly frustrated by their career prospects, China’s workers are likening themselves to various animals to blow off steam
Discover these ancient Chinese “chengyu” about bad bosses, inept leaders, and lazy managers
What do Chinese netizens mean when they refer to each other as “light,” “dense,” and “stealthy”?
Discover these ancient Chinese “chengyu” still used to identify modern misinformation
The character 游 is for travel, imagination, and going with the flow
Learn how to “check-in” at China’s viral tourist destinations and post about travel online
China’s latest meme celebrates unsung, “spineless” heroes, proving that real strength often lies in the beautifully flawed
How Chinese netizens express disappointment in the poor performance of highly paid actors