SOCIAL CHINESE
Essential Chinese Phrases for Cheapskates
How to talk about saving and conscious spending in the era of “consumption downgrade”
FOOD
How China’s Declining Marriage Rate Soured the Candy Industry
As young Chinese put off tying the knot, traditional wedding candy sellers feel the pinch
BUSINESS
The Young Chinese Lottery Shop Owners in It to Win It
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…
FEMINISM
K-Pop Roadshows: A Space for Liberation or Objectification?
Public K-pop dance performances are growing in popularity in China, but does their proliferation point to female empowerment or the perpetuation of t…
BUSINESS
Chinese Entrepreneurs Strive to Be Online Celebrities, Despite the Risks
Tech-related businesses are encouraging their workers to create an online presence, and encountering many of the pitfalls that fame can bring
TECHNOLOGY
Grinding for Gold: Inside China’s Game Boosting Economy
In the sometimes murky world of China’s game boosters, the promise of easy money masks harsh (virtual) realities
BUSINESS
Bye Bye Bie: Behind Southern China’s Vanishing Turtle Farms
As the coastal town of Humen urbanizes, the softshell turtle industry, which boomed in the 1990s, is losing its appeal
TECHNOLOGY
From Radical Codes to Predictive Text: The Evolution of Chinese Input Systems
Why do Chinese speakers use QWERTY keyboards on their computers?
HISTORICAL FIGURES
Reclaiming the Genius of China’s First Female Architect
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…
SOCIETY
China’s Gen Alpha Kids: Gambling Cards, Chasing Happiness
Is the latest card craze an unhealthy addiction for children or a lifeline for small-town shop owners?
STREET TALK
Office Zootopia: How Chinese Netizens Relate to Animals
Increasingly frustrated by their career prospects, China’s workers are likening themselves to various animals to blow off steam
SOCIETY
Parental Overreach: The Controversial Rise of Parent Groups in Chinese Universities
Are parent groups essential for ensuring student safety, or do they hinder student growth?
