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

SOCIETY

Nostalgia-Core: Why China’s Gen Z is Embracing the Past

Disenfranchised by an increasingly fast-paced society, some younger Chinese are turning to the past to center themselves and regain a sense of comfort

SOCIETY

The Year in Memes: China’s Viral Moments of 2024

From the viral “Chengdu Disney” to the rise of “retirement literature,” here are some of the funniest memes of 2024

LIFE

Can Young Chinese Sustain Their Newfound Rural Life by Simply Farming the Land?

As competition in cities increases, a small but growing contingent of Chinese youth are returning to the countryside to till the land and look for inner peace

TRADITIONAL CULTURE

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

FOOD

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

BUSINESS

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