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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…
1 month, 3 weeks 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…
1 month, 3 weeks 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…
1 month, 3 weeks 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…
1 month, 3 weeks 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…
1 month, 3 weeks 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…
1 month, 3 weeks 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…
1 month, 3 weeks 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- …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Zero waste starts on your plate
The biggest climate solution isn't some new invention. It's something we're already throwing away. Millions of tons of food go to waste every year, q…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Full Circle: Spring recruitment, child-friendly society, spring greens
Three stories with no obvious connection. That is the easy way out. So instead, we picked three segments from this week that seem unrelated at first …
2 months ago