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The truth of our digital captivity
We seek solace in our screens, only to feel more drained. Why do our escapes amplify the loneliness they're meant to soothe? Is it a failure of disci…
6 months ago
Top university abandons strict GPA system
Peking University has ended GPA rankings for undergraduates. This is a bold move in a system where grades heavily influence scholarships, graduate sc…
6 months ago
Switching careers! The new normal?
Have you ever daydreamed about a completely different career? In today's fast-evolving job market, switching industries is increasingly common. From …
6 months ago
Smelly noodles, noisy kids? Navigating public space etiquette!
Instant noodles, once the default travel snack in China, are now disappearing from some high-speed rail stations, deemed too odorous for shared space…
6 months ago
Global tool apps, local challenges
Chinese tool apps, from outfit-swap filters to calorie trackers, have surged to become top downloads worldwide. Their success stretches from the comp…
6 months ago
Ancient cough syrup stirs modern buzz
An ancient herbal syrup is captivating the global wellness scene, journeying from the apothecaries of Beijing to the shelves of New York. This surge …
6 months, 1 week ago
Audio drama: Sweetness on the Plateau
Let's teleport you to Xizang Autonomous Region, otherwise known as Tibet, in southwest China, where the air is thin, the winds are fierce, and the la…
6 months, 1 week ago
Why we mourn on the internet
Before we call our closest friends, many of us now post online. In an age when social media timelines feel like extensions of ourselves, they have be…
6 months, 1 week ago
Early internships! Advantage or anxiety?
Chinese university students are beginning internships earlier than ever, with some starting as early as their first year. Many are racing to build th…
6 months, 1 week ago
AI dubbing impacting film industry
A breakthrough in AI dubbing promises to make global cinema more accessible than ever. Yet the very artists who give stories their soul are raising u…
6 months, 1 week ago