Can’t Afford Rent? These Young Urban Drifters Make Do in Unexpected Settings
From living in hotels to sleeping in the office, three young Chinese tell their stories of avoiding sky-high rents
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Land of Milk and Honey: The Story of China’s Most Profitable Milk Tea Brand
How a budget brand rose to become China’s biggest milk tea franchise
The Workers in Limbo During Guangzhou’s Covid Outbreak
Workers in Guangzhou’s urban villages face days living on the streets as their residences restrict entry
How Small-Town Budget Brands Conquered China’s Biggest Cities
The pandemic and a slowing economy have seen Chinese consumers flock to low-price brands, from milk tea to clothing
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Industrial Evolution: Turning Old Factories into New Cultural Parks
Can heritage protection projects give new life to China’s abandoned factories?
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Off the Leash: Why are Pet-Friendly Spaces So Rare in China?
Dog ownership in China is booming, but finding inclusive spaces for animals remains a tall order in most cities
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Reading Spaces: How did Libraries Become Safe Havens for China’s Vulnerable?
China’s public libraries are vital but scarce resources for millions
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Parks, No Recreation: The Battle to Access China’s Public Spaces
China is trying to build more public spaces, but who has the right to use them—and how—remains contested
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The Sky’s the Limit: How China Fell Out of Love With Skyscrapers
Plagued by over-construction, safety issues, and environmental concerns, China’s skyscraper boom may be finally coming to an end
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