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Cubicle mate soulmates
Move over, dating apps. The most reliable connection in your life could be the colleague seated next to you—the one who has endured your cringiest presentations and talked you down from professional …
Published on 2 weeks ago
The retiree shopping spree
Recent media reports identify Shanghai's elderly as a major mall consumer group. This often-overlooked demographic now dominates weekday foot traffic, pushing retailers to design spaces and services …
Published on 2 weeks ago
Your next chef is a robot
In bustling kitchens across China, steam rises and pans fly, yet no one breaks a sweat. The chef is made of steel. Across the country, robotic cooks are quietly transforming how we eat. They are fast…
Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago
The global surge in Chinese language learning
In classrooms from Nairobi to online forums in Berlin, a new wave of learners is embracing Mandarin. Their goal is not to pass examinations but to engage directly with a culture that captivates them.…
Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Table for one! China's solo dining trend
China now has more than 125 million one-person households, fueling the rapid growth of the solo dining market. Restaurants are responding with mini hotpots and partitioned barbecue seats, designed fo…
Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago
CIIE 2025: where global markets connect
In an era of redefined global supply chains, the China International Import Expo stands as a testament to the enduring power of openness. With its streamlined customs, debut products, and sustainable…
Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago
D-I-Why? When saving money costs more
There's a certain allure to the idea of doing it yourself, a promise of simplicity and satisfaction. Yet, what begins as a straightforward endeavor can quietly unravel, demanding far more than you ev…
Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Pilot program bypasses high school entrance exam
For students in China, the high-pressure race toward the "Zhongkao" defines their early youth. Now, a pilot program in Chengdu is eliminating this decisive high school entrance exam for some students…
Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago
The murky ethics of digital resurrection
Digital resurrection has arrived, but its ethics are dangerously unclear. The recent use of a recreated scholar to promote tea brought about a question that didn't exist a decade ago. Is this a legit…
Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago
China raises civil service age limit
The 'Curse of 35,' a notorious career barrier, is officially under attack. In a major policy reversal, the government has lifted the age restriction for its civil service exams. This is a direct mess…
Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago