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Beijing's new plan to save the Great Wall
The Great Wall has survived centuries of wind and war. Now it also faces a new kind of challenge, not from nature, but from the millions who come to …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Lifelong learning takes China's retirees overseas
For many older Chinese, a quality life now has a global dimension. Beyond material comfort lies a deeper desire for growth and self-discovery, leadin…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
The glowing evolution of the Lantern Festival
Think Chinese New Year ends when the fireworks stop? The real finale comes with the first full moon, during the Lantern Festival. On this night, lant…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Did I say too much or not enough?
The Soapbox: Tigers' fasting programs / There is a razor thin line between connection and cringe. You know the feeling. You say something real. Too r…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Inside China's five-year provincial playbook
The holidays are done and the strategy is set. Chinese provinces have just released their game plans for the next five years. The focus? A full push …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
The Full Circle: Red envelopes, hands-on classes, one-person companies
Look closely, and a pattern begins to emerge from this week's stories. The pieces are all there, just not yet put together. But once they are, someth…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
The too cool night schools
For years, cities across China have invested in cultivating "night-time economies," including restaurants, retail, and entertainment. Now, a new dime…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
The trouble with red envelopes
Remember when a red envelope felt like magic? Not for the cash inside, but for the luck it carried. Somewhere along the way, that magic got replaced …
7 months, 3 weeks ago
One person. One laptop. One company.
Forget the garage startup. Forget the big team. We are entering the age of the 'One-Person Unicorn.' Artificial intelligence has slashed the cost of …
7 months, 3 weeks ago
When campus stir-fries eclipse spreadsheets
In lecture halls once defined by PowerPoint slides and exam prep, a different kind of competition is unfolding. At several Chinese universities, the …
7 months, 3 weeks ago