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COP30: What's China's Role?
The story of climate change is no longer a distant forecast; as COP30 reminds us, it is written in the fate of our world's forests, the acidity of ou…
9 months, 1 week ago
How China achieved fruit freedom
Remember when a perfect avocado was a special splurge? That idea is getting a major upgrade. In China, "fruit freedom" is turning yesterday's luxurie…
9 months, 1 week ago
Is your lawyer a content creator?
Forget the shopping livestreams that once flooded your feed. In China, a new digital courtroom is in session, where lawyers dispense immediate advice…
9 months, 1 week ago
Do you bring your own hotel sheets?
A hotel should be a sanctuary for rest. Yet many travelers now feel a flicker of doubt at the sight of a provided towel or the hotel bed. The fundame…
9 months, 1 week ago
China's youth leading a dialect revival
A newfound appreciation for local dialects is growing on China's university campuses. Recent surveys reveal that an overwhelming majority of students…
9 months, 1 week ago
Like, um, let's talk about filler words
Across the world, people are growing unexpectedly self-conscious about the tiny sounds and pauses that sneak into our speech. These filler words are …
9 months, 2 weeks ago
The value of university free electives
University public courses often live in extremes: they are either profoundly inspiring or profoundly forgettable. What separates the lecture you drea…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
The dorm room influencer dilemma
Beyond the lecture halls, a new campus ecosystem thrives online. Student we-media creators are building their brands from dorm rooms, navigating the …
9 months, 2 weeks ago
The AI+ blueprint for China and the world
At Beijing's 2025 Global AI+ Conference, the future of AI is being shaped today. The big question is how China's distinct model of AI integration wil…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Do we need to stop speaking in memes?
Viral memes and opaque online phrases now weave through classroom discussions and office conversations. While educators note distracted students and …
9 months, 2 weeks ago