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The outdoor leisure boom
The call of the wild is louder than ever. China's outdoor leisure boom is changing the way we live, spend, and even dress. So, what's driving this de…
1 year, 1 month ago
Academic credit where credit is due
This news story is rocking the boat in the academic world where titles have often been valued above effort. A Chinese journal says: when publishing a…
1 year, 1 month ago
New motorbike apps find speed in China's small cities
Not every trip needs four wheels. In China's smaller cities, two is often just enough—faster and cheaper. We dive into the rise of motorcycle ride-ha…
1 year, 1 month ago
'Milk Tea' politics & work dynamics
When did buying milk tea for colleagues become a stressful part of the workday? Some employees feel trapped in a cycle of mandatory generosity—regula…
1 year, 1 month ago
International Nurses Day: More and better educated nurses in China
China’s nursing workforce is growing faster and becoming better educated than ever before, yet hospital wards remain short-staffed, and many nurses r…
1 year, 1 month ago
Elderspeak: Kindness or condescension?
It's easy to mistake a warm tone and simplified words as respectful—but when we use the same style with both children and older adults, an important …
1 year, 1 month ago
China's great delivery war
Food, medicine, groceries, electronics—if it fits on a scooter, it’s fair game in China's high-stakes delivery wars. Tech giants like JD and Alibaba …
1 year, 1 month ago
China stiffens prepaid deal protections
Gym memberships that vanish overnight? Salons that disappear with your cash? China's Supreme Court just slammed the door on prepaid scams. Starting M…
1 year, 1 month ago
Eco-warriors: China's green-collar workforce!
Move over, blue and white collars—China's green-collar revolution is here. With over 3.4 million eco-workers and counting, the country is sprinting t…
1 year, 1 month ago
Does coconut water deserve a health halo?
Move over, milk tea—this summer belongs to crisp, tropical coconut water. Gym-goers, office workers, and wellness seekers are all chasing that hydrat…
1 year, 1 month ago