STREET TALK

What to Say When Squirrels Take Over the Office

After discovering that employees at one of China’s biggest snack companies are imbued with squirrel-related names, netizens have begun concocting their own. But is there a darker side to this seemingly playful trend?

ENTERTAINMENT

Why China’s Youth Are Seeking Solitude in the Wild

As a local wilderness survival contest goes viral, young people are rediscovering the allure of nature, both in their free time or via livestreams

SOCIETY

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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

SPORTS

The Other Olympics: Four Standouts at the Chengdu World Games

From fistball to drone racing, China has put these non-Olympic sports into the spotlight

EDUCATION

Classrooms Beneath the Himalayas: Why China’s “Migrant Learners” Are Turning to Nepal

More and more young Chinese are flocking to their western neighbor to study, travel, or simply escape the stresses of home life at an affordable rate—but not all leave satisfied, finding living conditions harsher than they had imagined

SPORTS

We Went to a Pro Wrestling Match in Beijing, But...

Why would people pay good money to watch scripted fights? Follow us as we dive deep into China’s rising pro wrestling scene.

SPORTS

Pool’s Big Break Among China’s Youth

Once dismissed as a pastime for dropouts and gangs, pool has clawed its way back to become a booming pursuit among amateurs and professionals alike, driven by social media, grassroots clubs, and national campaigns

SOCIETY

Youthful Nostalgia: Why China’s Gen Z Is Embracing the Past?

Explore why China’s Gen Z is turning to the past, the most cherished memories across generations, and more in our latest magazine issue

LIFE

What Are Millennials and Gen Z Nostalgic For? | Infographics

A look at childhood snacks, classic TV shows, and nostalgia-themed commercial zones through the numbers