As younger consumers favor experiences over products, “curator”-led cafés and boutiques have sprung up across China. Yet with growing pushback agains…
With PhD graduates outpacing available positions, young Chinese scholars face an uphill battle for jobs, resources, and recognition in an increasingl…
Once a privilege for the few, air travel has changed dramatically—along with the female cabin crew who are now speaking out against unfair working co…
Faced with mounting pressures from overseas tariffs and dwindling labor and growing competition at home, the future of the city’s decades-long dress …
Women in China are calling for more representation in door-to-door maintenance, yet those already in the field continue to face societal discriminati…
With the government officially confirming the long-speculated decision to raise the country’s retirement age, young Chinese workers are turning to sa…
The much-anticipated video game has birthed various memes on the tribulations of the Monkey King (and Chinese “corporate monkeys”)
The bestowing of red pennants, or “jinqi,” has evolved from a simple acknowledgment of appreciation to a token for career advancement and even a mean…
Discover the origin of Labor Day celebrations in China and how it became one of the country’s most important holidays
Since their first appearance in the 1990s, China’s ubiquitous “little ads“ have evolved alongside the cities they serve
A new trend has weary, overworked young urbanites wearing “disgusting outfits” to their office jobs and annoying their bosses in the process
China’s liberal arts students still value their expertise in the face of poor employment prospects, low salaries, and societal pressure to switch to …
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