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From Buy to Borrow: How Young Chinese Are Driving the Rental Boom

Prioritizing value over status, young consumers are embracing rentals, from designer toys to electronics, yet challenges remain in trust, regulation,…

Chi Mu

March 27, 2026

TRADITIONAL CULTURE

Old Techniques, New Vibes: How China’s Inheritors Are Reshaping Ancient Arts

As concerns grow over the decline of China’s intangible cultural heritage, young inheritors, veteran artisans, and enthusiasts are finding new ways t…

Yang Tingting (杨婷婷)

March 25, 2026

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The Second Tale: Tradition Meets the Self in “YAO-Chinese Folktales 2”

The sequel to China’s beloved animation anthology turns boldly inward, but not every story finds its footing

Venla Tang

March 23, 2026

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Maotai Drifters: Work and Life in China’s Liquor Capital

Photographer Ma Changyu, a former worker in Maotai, documents the surreal contrasts of solitude and bustle that define the baijiu-producing town

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March 20, 2026

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A Man, Three Pairs of Flip-Flops, and 574 Kilometers of Hike Home

Young artist Guo “Slipper King” Dingfen is rebranding a maligned footwear from his hometown into a collective memory of a generation

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March 18, 2026

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Getting Sour: How Guizhou’s Sour Soup Went National

While the southwestern province’s fermented soup has grown in popularity over the past several years, businesses still face challenges promoting it a…

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March 16, 2026

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A Short Stay in the Woods | Short Story

“The arm was merely a piece of metal, but, having spent so much time with it, Song Zhen felt as if she had formed some mysterious connection with it.”

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March 12, 2026

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In a Digital Age, Young Chinese Women Are Turning to Nüshu, a Centuries-Old Script, to Reclaim Strength

Once a secret script shared among women in Jiangyong, Hunan, Nüshu now inspires young female creators to reimagine its origins, create new works, and…

Lin Zhilu

March 10, 2026

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Thespian Emperors, Mandatory Castration, and Deadly Poetry: Fascinating Facts About China’s Forgotten Age of Chaos

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Sun Jiahui (孙佳慧)

March 5, 2026

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“Bumping” Into Adolescence: Kids’ Smartwatches and the Battleground Between Safety and Control

Children’s smartwatches have become big business in China, but do their safety features outweigh the potential risks to attention spans and social in…

Venla Tang

March 4, 2026

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A Festival of Lights: How Lanterns Illuminate the Yuanxiao Festival Across China

From cyberpunk horse installations to “My Little Pony”-inspired lanterns, here’s a glimpse of how the Lantern Festival is lighting up every corner of…

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