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Are headphones going back to the jack?
When people traded wired headphones for their wireless cousins, the decision was driven by style and convenience. But when it comes to the mind, prio…
1 month ago
China's schools ditch morning reading
The sound of students reading aloud at dawn has echoed through Chinese schools for generations. Not anymore. Schools are now scrapping those early mo…
1 month ago
Say goodbye to the eight-person dorm
For many graduates, dorm life memories are tied to shared rooms, late night talks, and constant noise. But today's students expect more privacy and c…
1 month ago
AI is stealing your voice
You hear a voice online promoting something, and the tone, the rhythm, and the emotion all feel completely real. But that person never recorded those…
1 month ago
The Soapbox: China's digital marriage market
Remember those weekend marriage markets where parents posted résumés on park walls? They've gone digital. Now, anxious parents are swiping for sons- …
1 month ago
Zero waste starts on your plate
The biggest climate solution isn't some new invention. It's something we're already throwing away. Millions of tons of food go to waste every year, q…
1 month ago
The Full Circle: Spring recruitment, child-friendly society, spring greens
Three stories with no obvious connection. That is the easy way out. So instead, we picked three segments from this week that seem unrelated at first …
1 month, 1 week ago
The ever-changing world of retirement
Retirement isn't what it used to be. Shanghai has launched a sweeping plan to reintegrate seniors into the workforce, shifting the focus from caring …
1 month, 1 week ago
The Why: Tokens
Welcome to The Why, our new tech-focused segment. We take one story and go beyond the surface. In tech reporting, the spotlight is usually on the num…
1 month, 1 week ago
Boao Forum for Asia 2026
The Boao Forum for Asia, underway in Hainan, brings together governments, companies, and scholars to debate global challenges and test solutions. As …
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