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Dating by Proxy: Why Young Chinese Prefer Dating Shows to Real Dates
Dating and marriage-themed reality shows are booming, as real-life marriage rates decline in China
From Buy to Borrow: How Young Chinese Are Driving the Rental Boom
Prioritizing value over status, young consumers are embracing rentals, from designer toys to electronics, yet challenges remain in trust, regulation, and platform safeguards
Old Techniques, New Vibes: How China’s Inheritors Are Reshaping Ancient Arts
As concerns grow over the decline of China’s intangible cultural heritage, young inheritors, veteran artisans, and enthusiasts are finding new ways to revive traditional crafts and connect with a modern audience
“Bumping” Into Adolescence: Kids’ Smartwatches and the Battleground Between Safety and Control
Children’s smartwatches have become big business in China, but do their safety features outweigh the potential risks to attention spans and social inclusion?
In Transition: Is Radio in China Tuning Out or Just Reinventing Itself?
Once a constant companion of commuters and late-night listeners, radio stations in China are shuttering amid declining listenership and shrinking advertising revenue. But the medium’s core elements are reemerging elsewhere in new forms of listening.
New Markets, Young Makers: How Millennials and Gen Z Are Shaping the Future of Consumption
Explore the latest trends in the Chinese market, from the rise of “emotional economy” and the second-hand market boom, to the young factory owners taking over social media
How Can China Solve Its Elder-Care Problem?
As millions of Chinese enter old age, their adult children are now grappling with the financial and emotional burden of being their parents’ only caregivers. Even as government and business efforts are rolled out to ease the pressure, stigma around retirement homes and traditional expectations of filial duty continue to shape how people spend their later years.
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
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