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The return of open-air shopping
Young people in China are walking away from their screens and heading to the market. We explore the revival of Ganji and why an old-fashioned way of …
5 months, 1 week ago
The Soapbox: Fast food's new AI is listening to you
A major fast food chain is putting artificial intelligence in its employees' ears. Burger King is testing AI-powered headsets that do more than take …
5 months, 1 week ago
From premium malls to pre-owned treasures
Step into a Chinese mall today and you might be surprised. Crowds are back, but many younger shoppers are opting for a different retail experience. T…
5 months, 1 week ago
The Full Circle: Degree rethinking, comedic dating, theatrical arts
Different stories, different angles, no obvious reason they belong together. But hang tight, there's a link hiding in plain sight. Beneath the surfac…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
The OpenClaw craze
A digital crustacean is scuttling across China's internet, and the race is on to catch it. Known as the “lobster,” OpenClaw is an open-source AI agen…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
When an economy runs on AI
Many think of artificial intelligence as merely playing a supporting role, automating the routine and optimizing the everyday. But China's latest mov…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Curtains up on China's new era of theater
China just unveiled an ambitious plan to shake up theater. It's probably not what you think. Forget dusty relics. This is ancient art meeting the alg…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Redefining the 9-to-5
For many young people, the nine-to-five job is no longer the only or preferred option. Flexible schedules, multiple income streams, and digital entre…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Generation Global: Navigating a Changing World, Ep. 3
International relations aren't just shaped at summits. The real exchanges happen in classrooms and everyday conversations. In this episode of Generat…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
When love takes the stage
Forget awkward dinner dates. In China, singles are finding love through laughter at stand-up comedy matchmaking shows. With improv icebreakers and in…
5 months, 2 weeks ago