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

SOCIAL CHINESE

Liuzi Vibes: How Chinese Students Survive Studying Abroad

With recent crackdowns on foreign students in the US, the prospect of studying abroad is becoming increasingly fraught for Chinese students—but they are no strangers to uncertainty away from home, as these phrases show

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

TECHNOLOGY

Smart Nation: How AI Is Reshaping Life in China and Making Waves Abroad

Discover how AI is helping China’s savvy merchants boost sales, addressing challenges like aging populations in villages, and revolutionizing the way knowledge is acquired in classrooms in our latest magazine issue

STREET TALK

Money First, Love Later: How Young People Are Redefining the “Internet Valentine’s Day”

May 20, also known as the “Chinese Internet Valentine’s Day,” has over the years morphed into yet another shopping festival, much like the equally made-up “Singles Day.” But this year, the memes and slang that emerged seemed to push back against both consumerism and romance.

BUSINESS

As the “2D Goods Economy” Explodes in China, Can Fantasy Worlds Solve Real-life Woes?

With the sale of anime-related products now a multi-billion-yuan industry, there’s no sign of the trend slowing down. But who are the beneficiaries, and what impact has this explosion in popularity had on the subcultures it grew out of?

SOCIAL CHINESE

Car Talk: Starting a New Life on Wheels

With innovative features like auto parking and gaming cockpits, smart EVs are capturing the hearts of young buyers. Here’s a language guide to buying your first car in China.

HEALTH

Rethinking ADHD: Young Chinese Find Support and Strength in Safe Online Spaces

With growing awareness, many in China are finding support online and viewing ADHD as a source of strength, but experts caution against the romanticization of the condition and over-reliance on internet diagnoses

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