TECHNOLOGY
Why Are Chinese Websites Stuck in 2003?
And do people even care about websites in China’s mobile-centric society?
Internet
TECHNOLOGY
The Rise and Fall of China’s OG Social Media Platforms
With the rise of short video, some of China’s earliest social media platforms have reached the end of their journey, with a few even transforming int…
TECHNOLOGY
Net Nostalgia: Remembering the Glory Days of China’s Internet Cafes
Some millennials still visit China’s internet cafes for a nostalgia hit, but that won’t be enough to sustain the “wangba” industry
BUSINESS
Online Mindfulness Courses are Booming in China, But Do They Actually Work?
As meditation and mindfulness apps continue to surge in popularity, consumers struggle to get their money’s worth
TECHNOLOGY
Last Logout: The Memories Left Behind When World of Warcraft Ended in China
When World of Warcraft ended in China earlier this year, players lost more than just a computer game
TECHNOLOGY
The Shady World of Chinese Online Reviews
Welcome to the world of Chinese consumer reviews, where fakes lurk round every corner and a “water army” can torpedo e-commerce businesses
LIVING IN CHINA
Remote Freedom: The Cost of Utopia for China’s Fledgling Digital Nomads
Covid-19 has transformed China’s remote work culture, but who can afford this lifestyle and how does it impact local communities?
STREET TALK
Desperate Illiterates: How Chinese Netizens Rip Celebrities for Their Ignorance
Chinese netizens are ripping a new generation of young celebrities to shreds for their less-than-stellar performances in various interviews
TECHNOLOGY
Reform and Dialing Up: The Early Days of the Chinese Netizen
When was the term “wangmin” coined, and how did China’s cyberspace evolve from the first-generation of netizens to today?
GALLERY
Famous Chinese Artists Are Embracing NFTs. Can Crypto-Natives Catch Up?
In the Chinese NFT world, reputation and connections prove just as important as in the offline traditional art scene
SOCIETY
The Price of Beauty Online
Critique of influencers has become a weapon for shaming female internet users
