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Why are Chinese Doctors’ Offices Full of Red Pennants?
The bestowing of red pennants, or “jinqi,” has evolved from a simple acknowledgment of appreciation to a token for career advancement and even a means to subvert authority
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
The Young Chinese Lottery Shop Owners in It to Win It
Following a renewed fervor for scratch cards among young people, a new generation of lottery shop owners have entered the market hoping to get rich and retire early
Zeroes to Heroes: Chinese Fans’ New-Found Love for Losers
China’s latest meme celebrates unsung, “spineless” heroes, proving that real strength often lies in the beautifully flawed
Before Forever: The Rise of Prenuptial Agreements in China
More young Chinese are signing prenuptial agreements before marriage, but are they enforceable?
Why Are Chinese Urbanites Wearing Their Ugliest Clothes to Work?
A new trend has weary, overworked young urbanites wearing “disgusting outfits” to their office jobs and annoying their bosses in the process
Parallel Worlds: How A Lifestyle App Shed Light on China’s Education Gap
Anxiety has grown among China’s rural students as the internet provides them with glimpses into the lives of their more privileged urban peers
Why China’s Young Urbanites Seek Refuge in Night School
China‘s stressed-out urban young professionals head to night schools to unwind and learn new skills
Bottom of the Class: The Woes of China’s Liberal Arts Students
China’s liberal arts students still value their expertise in the face of poor employment prospects, low salaries, and societal pressure to switch to STEM subjects
High Stakes: The Art and Agenda of Shen Ao’s Scam Trade Thriller “No More Bets”
Despite its financial success in China, the plot of Shen Ao’s “No More Bets” hamstrings the social message it wants to get across
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