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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
War of Words: How Chinese College Students and Professors Survive the Thesis Season
Under the looming pressure of graduation and thesis defense, students and their mentors have resorted to academic sarcasm to cope with stress
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Dilemma in Ivory Tower: The Employment Crisis Facing Young Chinese PhDs
With PhD graduates outpacing available positions, young Chinese scholars face an uphill battle for jobs, resources, and recognition in an increasingly crowded academic arena
Hooked on Serenity: China’s Gen Z Fishing Revival
China’s urban youths are recasting fishing, an ancient activity associated with retirees, into modern struggles and philosophies
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
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
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
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
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.
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