BUSINESS

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

FOOD

Where Red Pepper Meets Rosé: Yunnan and Guizhou Flavors Fuel China’s Bistro Craze

Originally a casual spot in France for affordable food and drinks, bistros in China, mainly themed on southwestern cuisines, have become high-end restaurants for dating, socializing, or simply “checking in”

MODERN HISTORY

170 Years of China and the World Expo | Photo Story

​With the 2025 World Expo underway, take a look back at China’s long-standing presence and key milestones at the global fair

ENVIRONMENT

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, solutions remain elusive.

ANCIENT HISTORY

Rebellion, Corruption, and the Lychee: The History of Chinese Couriers

Long before express delivery became an everyday essential, ancient China had built an intricate courier system, though its bureaucracy also bred corruption and chaos

HEALTH

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 romanticization of the condition and over-reliance on internet diagnoses

LIFE

What Are Millennials and Gen Z Nostalgic For? | Infographics

A look at childhood snacks, classic TV shows, and nostalgia-themed commercial zones through the numbers

BUSINESS

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 annual “3·15 Gala” this year

TECHNOLOGY

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 these products become redundant?

TRAVEL

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