A history of Chinese marriage ads, from newspaper columns to matchmaking TV shows and mobile dating apps
The bestowing of red pennants, or “jinqi,” has evolved from a simple acknowledgment of appreciation to a token for career advancement and even a mean…
An exhibition in Guangdong explores the personal emotions evoked by China’s rapid growth and construction obsession of the 1990s
How to talk about saving and conscious spending in the era of “consumption downgrade”
As young Chinese put off tying the knot, traditional wedding candy sellers feel the pinch
Following a renewed fervor for scratch cards among young people, a new generation of lottery shop owners have entered the market hoping to get rich a…
Public K-pop dance performances are growing in popularity in China, but does their proliferation point to female empowerment or the perpetuation of t…
Tech-related businesses are encouraging their workers to create an online presence, and encountering many of the pitfalls that fame can bring
In the sometimes murky world of China’s game boosters, the promise of easy money masks harsh (virtual) realities
As the coastal town of Humen urbanizes, the softshell turtle industry, which boomed in the 1990s, is losing its appeal
Why do Chinese speakers use QWERTY keyboards on their computers?
As well as costing her an architecture degree, Lin Huiyin’s gender would lead many to focus on her looks and alleged love affairs over her groundbrea…
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