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Degrees of Disillusionment: What’s Driving China’s Certification Craze?
Young workers are turning to qualifications, exams, and certificates to stay ahead in a competitive job market and to feel productive in their spare …
TRAVEL
Secrets of the Steppe: A Road Trip Through China’s Northern Borderland
A journey through Inner Mongolia’s grassland reveals the enduring pulse of nomadic life
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Marketplace of Memories
Capturing Shandong’s market culture as it evolves with the times
TRAVEL
Riding the Laos-China Railway
On board the 40-billion-yuan railway project that links China’s Yunnan province with Laos
TRAVEL
On the Trail of Yunnan’s Forgotten Horse Gangs
A town in Yunnan province stands as a testament to the riches of China’s ancient cross-border horse riding gangs
FOOD
How a Tiny Flower Becomes the Scent of Autumn in China
From drinks and desserts to tourist sites, sweet osmanthus has been an autumn favorite for Chinese people for over 2,000 years
FOOD
Community Canteens For Seniors Take Off Among Chinese Youth
Young Chinese turn to government-funded canteens for the elderly amid food safety scandals and the rising cost of meals
FOOD
Prepared to Fail: Cafeterias and Restaurants Face Backlash for Pre-Made Meals
A school canteen scandal has Chinese consumers rethinking their growing demand for pre-prepared and ready-to-eat meals
FOOD
Bones of Industry: Discover Shenyang’s Favorite Street Snack
A simple Dongbei dish symbolizes the rise, fall, and reinvention of a once-flourishing industrial heartland
LIFE
The Young Chinese Workers Struggling to Make Social Security Contributions
With a slumping job market, young workers agonize over whether to pay their social security contributions or risk trading security now for an uncerta…
LIFE
How China’s Seniors Got Hooked on Short Video Influencers
The suspension of a short video channel throws the spotlight on how influencers attract elderly users and the risks seniors face online
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