“Obesity is not simply about being unable to control your appetite or lacking self-discipline.” In this issue, we explore how this shift in understanding has pushed China to adopt a more systemic approach, with government, health platforms, and private businesses working together, to tackle the country’s weight problem: The Healthy China campaign aims to build a supportive weight-control environment by 2030; digital platforms are turning weight loss into a game of goals, check-ins, and rewards; and weight-loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro are becoming increasingly popular.

Elsewhere in the issue, we trace how college majors are being reshaped around national strategy and what it means for students. We also embark on “painless hiking,” a new travel trend fueled by scenic areas adding escalators, cable cars, and other conveniences, to see whether easier means better. You’ll find the dangerous appeal of Yunnan’s wild mushrooms, what it means to be a “fan girl” of history, the latest trends in gaming, a short story, and much more. Enjoy reading!