Emotional Economics: Why China’s Adults are Playing With Plushies Again
Designer toys are leading the growth of China’s “emotional economy,” as millennials and Gen Z seek brands that connect with their feelings
Designer toys are leading the growth of China’s “emotional economy,” as millennials and Gen Z seek brands that connect with their feelings
From mahjong-tile Christmas trees to bread decorations that become winter treats for local sparrows, this is a snapshot of how Christmas is being cel…
Discover color, fun, and emotional charm at the 2025 Beijing International Art & Designer Toy Show
Chinese migrants helped shape Milan’s Sarpi–Canonica district for a century, but soaring rents, shifting urban planning, and cultural tensions are no…
Once a humble household snack sold by the streetsides, “chaohuo” has now become a hundred-billion-yuan business—but for many, its real value still li…
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
A Guangxi border town shaped by war, migration, cultural exchange, and subtropical flavors
Yue opera, originated in Zhejiang and known for its gender-bending roles and progressive stage design, is building a feminist dreamscape for a new ge…
Often celebrated online for its European flair as the hometown of countless Chinese diaspora, this small mountain town’s true essence lies in the liv…
A poisonous ancient plant, konjac has become the country’s favorite crunchy, stimulating snack—and a global sensation for its healthy yet addictive b…
Despite having only six households left, the “parading of the god” ceremony in Fujian’s Weixiang village continues each year, alive with color, techn…