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China's grand forest paradox
China's monumental effort to plant nearly 200 billion trees since the 1970s is now facing a critical test. Scientists have discovered that these vast…
3 months, 1 week ago
One man's elevator ad rebellion
A universal key. Over a hundred muted screens in Shanghai. A debatable, possibly illegal act that went viral—and exposed a deep, shared frustration: …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Are you ready to live a zero-waste life?
Cities worldwide are drowning in trash. Landfills are full, oceans are clogged with plastic. Many are trying to change, but one effort stands apart i…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
China's new snow break for (some) students
For many Chinese students, winter once meant chilly classrooms and bundled-up uniforms. Now, it brings free ski passes and extra family time. This ne…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Used EVs: youth's smart mobility hack
In China, a generation raised on digital savvy is rewriting the rules of consumption. Their new status symbol is one of financial intelligence: the p…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Ultra-perspective: a new view on sports
What if you could control the camera during a live sports broadcast? Not just choosing a feed, but swooping in for a courtside view or looking down f…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
When barrier-free facilities become barriers
On December 3rd, we mark the International Day of Disabled Persons. China has made remarkable strides in accessibility, with public facilities now wi…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Do you want to micro-retire?
How many times in your life do you retire? The traditional answer—once—is being overturned by a new wave of workers embracing months-long disconnecti…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The sensitive skin dilemma
Sensitive skin is now a widespread reality across China, with a booming care market standing at the intersection of hope and skepticism. As winter se…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
When AI enters the therapy room
Artificial intelligence now aids in diagnosing conditions such as depression within China's mental health system. By analyzing vocal patterns and mic…
3 months, 2 weeks ago