“Can China’s Robots Do Real Jobs?”—A Sneak Peek Inside Our New Issue
Explore how China’s humanoid robots are moving from flashy demonstrations to real-world jobs, even as the nascent industry continues to face major ch…
Civil Society
TECHNOLOGY
Exit Stage Left: China’s Robots Need a Job
The country’s humanoids are moving from flashy performances to the real world of work, but challenges remain for this nascent industry
BUSINESS
New Markets, Young Makers: How Millennials and Gen Z Are Shaping the Future of Consumption
Explore the latest trends in the Chinese market, from the rise of “emotional economy” and the second-hand market boom, to the young factory owners ta…
BUSINESS
A Second Life: Why Young Chinese Are Turning to Thrift?
Drawn by sustainability and savings, young shoppers are driving China’s boom in secondhand goods
SOCIETY
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MODERN HISTORY
What Makes China’s Legal Exam the Toughest in the Nation?
With a record number of people taking the Chinese bar exam this year, attention has turned once again to the country’s toughest exam—and to how it ha…
SOCIETY
Urban Renewal: China’s Urbanization Is Entering a New Phase
Discover how Chinese cities are embracing a new wave of urban renewal, driven by the urgent need for upgrade, and more in our latest magazine issue
SOCIETY
How Residential Renovation Became China’s New Urban Battleground
Once symbols of progress, China’s residential buildings now face cracks, costs, and uncertainty
SOCIETY
The Story Behind China’s Largest Volunteer Rescue Team
Blue Sky Rescue Team volunteers sacrifice time, money, and sometimes their lives to help disaster victims
FILM
What’s Next for China’s Struggling Independent Film Festivals?
As events shut down and regulations tighten, China’s remaining independent movie festivals fight to stay relevant and afloat
FEMINISM
The Tortuous History of Modern Chinese Feminism
A brief history of modern Chinese feminism: From anti-foot-binding marches, to the viral sexual harassment cases, and the struggle for reproductive r…
LIFE
Transforming China’s Search-and-Rescue Sector, One Dog at a Time
Follow a father-son duo who trained some of China’s first internationally certified search-and-rescue dogs, and dream of having a dog for every city
