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Welcome to Liu York: Going with the Flow in China’s Chillest River City
How a riverside city in Guangxi has evolved from a Tang-era backwater, to a polluted industrial hub, and finally into a model of green living
How China’s Malls Are Rewriting Themselves
As China’s malls struggle in an era of e-commerce and slowing consumption, some are becoming lifestyle hubs, nostalgic sanctuaries—and even public service centers
Classrooms Beneath the Himalayas: Why China’s “Migrant Learners” Are Turning to Nepal
More and more young Chinese are flocking to their western neighbor to study, travel, or simply escape the stresses of home life at an affordable rate—but not all leave satisfied, finding living conditions harsher than they had imagined
Pool’s Big Break Among China’s Youth
Once dismissed as a pastime for dropouts and gangs, pool has clawed its way back to become a booming pursuit among amateurs and professionals alike, driven by social media, grassroots clubs, and national campaigns
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, and what impact has this explosion in popularity had on the subcultures it grew out of?
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
Changsha’s Star Turn: How a Historic City Became China’s “Capital of Entertainment”
Once a land of ancient tombs and modern revolutionaries, Changsha has transformed into a vibrant hotspot for young tourists, bolstered by online influencers and a burgeoning entertainment industry
The She-Warrior of Art
Since graduating from Beijing’s Central Academy of Fine Arts in 2016, Cao Yu has set out to make work that is brazen, subversive, and unflinching, becoming one of China’s most influential young artists in the process
Blessed by the Gods: A Tour of Shanxi’s Ancient Temples
Shanxi province is home to a staggering number of temples and other cultural sites, yet many remain in disrepair despite being key to local tourism campaigns
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