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

TECHNOLOGY

What Booming AI Revival Services Mean for China’s Relationship to Death

As China’s “AI revival” services boom, ethical and legal controversies spread

BUSINESS

12 Hours in the Lipstick King’s E-Commerce Empire

Amid the fervor of Singles Day, a 12-hour livestream with e-commerce luminary Li Jiaqi unveils his many talents beyond mere marketing savvy

ARTS

How Women in Small Towns Got a Taste For Gold

Women in China’s lower-tier cities and towns are increasingly buying gold accessories for investment and prestige

STREET TALK

Raising Eyebrows: Netizens Riff On Another Slip for China’s Lipstick King

When Li Jiaqi implored his audience to work harder, netizens responded with anger and memes

TECHNOLOGY

Why Are Chinese Websites Stuck in 2003?

And do people even care about websites in China’s mobile-centric society?

SOCIETY

The Battle Over Privacy in Chinese Street Photography

After a recent scandal, street photographers face backlash for invasion of privacy and targeting young women

SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE
TECHNOLOGY

The Shady World of Chinese Online Reviews

Welcome to the world of Chinese consumer reviews, where fakes lurk round every corner and a “water army” can torpedo e-commerce businesses

TECHNOLOGY

Taobao Terror: When Gamified E-Commerce Took Over My Life

How a tabby cat mini-game helped transform China’s e-commerce ecosystem...not always for the better

STREET TALK

Going for Broke: Slang for the Cash-Strapped

After spending all their wages on Singles Day shopping, how do Chinese netizens talk about being low on funds?