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Same dinner, smarter shell
The takeout bag that shows up at your door doesn't look or feel like it used to. Same goes for the straw, the container, and the little box holding y…
4 months ago
Inside the 2026 World Cup
Every four years, the World Cup takes over the planet. But behind the viral moments and dramatic goals lies a much bigger story. We're talking global…
4 months ago
SIFF 2026: when Shanghai becomes a movie set
The Shanghai International Film Festival is back and completely different this year, breaking records with over 4,100 submissions from 125 countries.…
4 months ago
The dark side of weight loss camps
What if your shortcut to a better body came with hidden costs? Luxury weight loss camps are booming, promising fast results and a summer transformati…
4 months ago
The battle against the bite
As mosquito-borne diseases spread, Chinese cities are taking action. But a proposal coming from one company in the U.S. is another story. Releasing o…
4 months ago
Ancient wisdom for the digital generation
Our ancestors built the Parthenon and the Forbidden City. We are scrolling screens. Turns out, both can coexist. In China and elsewhere in the world,…
4 months, 1 week ago
When poverty ends, what begins?
China lifted nearly 100 million people out of poverty, a feat praised worldwide. But the real test begins now. How do you keep poverty from coming ba…
4 months, 1 week ago
The rise of the robot housekeeper
Do you still fold your own laundry? That might feel very 2025. In some cities across China, household robots are already working alongside human clea…
4 months, 1 week ago
China to expand housing fund usage
Between the down payment, the mortgage, and the repairs, owning a home is never as simple as getting the keys. The government is proposing broader us…
4 months, 1 week ago
The Gaokao now
The Gaokao is here. In 2026, with AI and smart classrooms reshaping education, what has become of this tradition? Forget the scores for a minute. Wha…
4 months, 1 week ago