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The Soapbox: Are you a "Lao Deng" yet?
A single word, a former boss, and a social media post that changed everything. What started as a personal grievance quickly turned into a legal fight…
5 hours ago
The story of your ice cup
The ice cup market in China is heating up in more ways than one. As consumers develop a taste for clearer, slower melting ice in their iced coffee an…
5 hours ago
Master of none: why China is scrapping its titles
For years, a shouted slogan at one of China's most popular restaurant chains made a single chef a household name. Then this summer, it disappeared ov…
3 days, 8 hours ago
A moment to pause
No new episode of Round Table in your feed today. We're pausing briefly because we're cooking up something special behind the scenes, and we can't wa…
4 days, 7 hours ago
Lights, camera, YOU!
A working film set opens its doors to the public, and the result is more than just a quirky day out. Visitors suit up, follow a director's lead, and …
5 days, 7 hours ago
China's 2026 guide to romance
It's Qixi season in China, and love is in the air in ways you might not expect. Couples are celebrating everywhere from city parks to cruise ships, w…
5 days, 7 hours ago
Kids, chores, and why dad doesn't see the laundry
You ask your kid to help clean up and they look around like there's nothing to do. It's not attitude, but a glimpse into something researchers call c…
6 days, 6 hours ago
Smart wards, big questions
Step inside the hospital of the near future, where smart pumps track supplies, beds monitor movement, and AI helps flag risks before they escalate. T…
6 days, 6 hours ago
The Soapbox: 20-5-3 Rule
How much time in nature is actually enough? The 20-5-3 framework claims to have the answer. It breaks down ideal outdoor time into daily, monthly, an…
1 week ago
China's hot new tourist draw is tech
Forget the Great Wall and the pandas. This summer, millions of travelers are flooding into China for something entirely different. Instead of ancient…
1 week ago