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How Livestreams Became China’s Newest Tool for Selling Books

Livestreaming has boosted book sales in China via its massive online traffic, but does it translate into real gains for publishers, or just a short-t…

Nora Zhou

May 27, 2025

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As the “2D Goods Economy” Explodes in China, Can Fantasy Worlds Solve Real-life Woes?

With the sale of anime-related products now a multi-billion-yuan industry, there’s no sign of the trend slowing down. But who are the beneficiaries, …

Shao Yefan

May 12, 2025

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How Beijing’s “Academic Bars” Are Helping to Democratize Knowledge

Bar-based lecture series are becoming increasingly popular in the capital, attracting students and workers looking to learn and find community outsid…

Ana Chen (陈若云)

May 7, 2025

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Smooth Operator: The Vending Massage Chairs Invading China’s Public Spaces

Amid the pressures of modern living, vending massage chairs have proven a cheap and easy way for young people to unwind. But is this trend built to l…

Wang Zijing (王紫荆)

May 2, 2025

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Can a Local Supermarket Save China’s Offline Retail Sector?

Despite the economic downturn, Pangdonglai, a once-obscure regional supermarket, is thriving—yet its success may be difficult to replicate

Yang Tingting (杨婷婷)

April 29, 2025

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Borderline Addicted: How Shenzhen Became Hongkongers’ Weekend Escape Plan

Once a shoppers’ paradise, Hong Kong now watches its residents head north in search of low prices, lush parks, and luxe experiences

Ken Wu

April 25, 2025

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Tree-mendous Trouble: Catkins, Fluffs and Other Consequences of Beijing’s Green Ambitions

Beijing has an allergy crisis, and it hits every spring with the shedding of poplar and juniper trees. While complaints make headlines every year, so…

Venla Tang

April 9, 2025

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Rethinking ADHD: Young Chinese Find Support and Strength in Safe Online Spaces

With growing awareness, many in China are finding support online and viewing ADHD as a source of strength, but experts caution against the romanticiz…

Paul Chen

April 2, 2025

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Youthful Nostalgia: Why China’s Gen Z Is Embracing the Past?

Explore why China’s Gen Z is turning to the past, the most cherished memories across generations, and more in our latest magazine issue

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March 31, 2025

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Scandals from China’s Annual Consumer Rights Festival in 2025

From repackaged sanitary products to fraudulent home repair services, here are the most shocking consumer rights scandals unveiled during China’s ann…

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March 18, 2025

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DeepSeek Sells: How AI is Revolutionizing China’s E-commerce Landscape

The launch of free large language models has shaken up China’s e-commerce industry, but as the technology evolves, how long before the faces selling …

Liu Jue (刘珏)

March 17, 2025

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Nostalgia-Core: Why China’s Gen Z is Embracing the Past

Disenfranchised by an increasingly fast-paced society, some younger Chinese are turning to the past to center themselves and regain a sense of comfort

Shao Yefan

March 6, 2025

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