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The great library seat battle
The fight for a library chair in China is no small matter. It's a real-time stress test of our public spaces, revealing the delicate balance between offering sanctuary for all and catering to persona…
Published on 7 hours ago
COP30: What's China's Role?
The story of climate change is no longer a distant forecast; as COP30 reminds us, it is written in the fate of our world's forests, the acidity of our oceans, and the livelihoods of billions. And in …
Published on 7 hours ago
How China achieved fruit freedom
Remember when a perfect avocado was a special splurge? That idea is getting a major upgrade. In China, "fruit freedom" is turning yesterday's luxuries into today's everyday staples, powered by a revo…
Published on 1 day, 7 hours ago
Is your lawyer a content creator?
Forget the shopping livestreams that once flooded your feed. In China, a new digital courtroom is in session, where lawyers dispense immediate advice to millions online. This revolution offers unprec…
Published on 1 day, 7 hours ago
Do you bring your own hotel sheets?
A hotel should be a sanctuary for rest. Yet many travelers now feel a flicker of doubt at the sight of a provided towel or the hotel bed. The fundamental expectation of feeling safe and clean away fr…
Published on 2 days, 7 hours ago
China's youth leading a dialect revival
A newfound appreciation for local dialects is growing on China's university campuses. Recent surveys reveal that an overwhelming majority of students are interested in these regional tongues and want…
Published on 2 days, 7 hours ago
Like, um, let's talk about filler words
Across the world, people are growing unexpectedly self-conscious about the tiny sounds and pauses that sneak into our speech. These filler words are universal, ancient, and deeply human. So why have …
Published on 3 days, 7 hours ago
The value of university free electives
University public courses often live in extremes: they are either profoundly inspiring or profoundly forgettable. What separates the lecture you dreaded from the class you never wanted to end? How ca…
Published on 3 days, 7 hours ago
The dorm room influencer dilemma
Beyond the lecture halls, a new campus ecosystem thrives online. Student we-media creators are building their brands from dorm rooms, navigating the pull of academic demands against the allure of dig…
Published on 4 days, 7 hours ago
The AI+ blueprint for China and the world
At Beijing's 2025 Global AI+ Conference, the future of AI is being shaped today. The big question is how China's distinct model of AI integration will redefine not only its own technological frontier…
Published on 4 days, 7 hours ago