Why Gen Z Is Turning Against Curator Cafés in China
As younger consumers favor experiences over products, “curator”-led cafés and boutiques have sprung up across China. Yet with growing pushback agains…
As younger consumers favor experiences over products, “curator”-led cafés and boutiques have sprung up across China. Yet with growing pushback agains…
With recent crackdowns on foreign students in the US, the prospect of studying abroad is becoming increasingly fraught for Chinese students—but they …
Learn idioms of eloquence, trickery, and deceit—all inspired by the Battle of Red Cliffs
How the original character for “bear” came to mean ability, power, and more
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 ma…
In a scramble to capture and retain both customers and delivery riders, the country’s three biggest delivery platforms have gone into “war mode”
Explore the character that encompasses birth, nurture, and education
As China launches a national weight management campaign, we take a look at idioms about being thin—once considered another major health risk througho…
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…
After a food safety scandal, China’s largest milk tea brand Mixue Bingcheng has emerged seemingly unscathed thanks to its supporters’ loyalty. Learn …
Learn these essential Chinese “chengyu” to praise a free spirit, or to discipline a rebellious child
From beating competitors to secure tickets to rooting for their favorite artists, here’s the inside lingo of live music fans in China