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Why can't China stop working overtime?
In 2025, China averaged 49 hours a week. Laws exist. Awareness exists. So why nothing changing? Today we ask: who actually benefits from your long ho…
6 months ago
Silver screens: Navigating the digital frontier with China's 161 million seniors
Forget the teenage gamers—the newest power users are your grandparents. From chasing flash sales at midnight to becoming viral influencers, seniors a…
6 months ago
Are you a "vintage human"?
Move over, Gen Z trends. The latest identity young people are claiming for themselves is "old-school human." It's a deliberate step back from the hyp…
6 months ago
Have pets lost their welcome mat?
Over the past decade, the rise of pet-friendly cafés, restaurants, and shopping malls has reflected a broader change in urban culture. Pets are no lo…
6 months ago
Steep your next adventure in tea!
For centuries, tea was a staple, the quiet ceremonial background note to Chinese life. But in 2026, the spring harvest has transformed into a high‑st…
6 months ago
Are headphones going back to the jack?
When people traded wired headphones for their wireless cousins, the decision was driven by style and convenience. But when it comes to the mind, prio…
6 months ago
China's schools ditch morning reading
The sound of students reading aloud at dawn has echoed through Chinese schools for generations. Not anymore. Schools are now scrapping those early mo…
6 months ago
Say goodbye to the eight-person dorm
For many graduates, dorm life memories are tied to shared rooms, late night talks, and constant noise. But today's students expect more privacy and c…
6 months, 1 week ago
AI is stealing your voice
You hear a voice online promoting something, and the tone, the rhythm, and the emotion all feel completely real. But that person never recorded those…
6 months, 1 week ago
The Soapbox: China's digital marriage market
Remember those weekend marriage markets where parents posted résumés on park walls? They've gone digital. Now, anxious parents are swiping for sons- …
6 months, 1 week ago