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Emotional Economics: Why China’s Adults are Playing With Plushies Again
Designer toys are leading the growth of China’s “emotional economy,” as millennials and Gen Z seek brands that connect with their feelings
A Second Life: Why Young Chinese Are Turning to Thrift?
Drawn by sustainability and savings, young shoppers are driving China’s boom in secondhand goods
Next in Line: Meet the New Heirs of Chinese Manufacturing
China’s next generation of factory owners, or “chang’erdai,” are stepping in, but slowing markets and shifting trade mean they must find new ways to keep their family businesses afloat
How Residential Renovation Became China’s New Urban Battleground
Once symbols of progress, China’s residential buildings now face cracks, costs, and uncertainty
How Residential Renovation Became China’s New Urban Battleground
Once symbols of progress, China’s residential buildings now face cracks, costs, and uncertainty
China’s New Wave of Backlash Against Pre-Made Food
A single complaint from a tech entrepreneur about a popular restaurant chain has revived the debate over pre-made food—a development that could usher in sweeping changes to the industry
How China’s Malls Are Rewriting Themselves
As China’s malls struggle in an era of e-commerce and slowing consumption, some are becoming lifestyle hubs, nostalgic sanctuaries—and even public service centers
Overseas, Optimized: How AI Is Driving China’s Next E-commerce Push
As AI tools become more accessible than ever, China’s business-savvy merchants are using them to better sell their products overseas—but questions remain about where the line lies between fair play and deception, artistry and theft
Smart Earth: How AI Is Rewriting Rural China
In China’s changing countryside, young farmers and local officials are embracing AI to tackle conundrums from the aging population to pest control
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