Stories & Insights
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Digital Life in China Beyond Western Perception
Explore the reality of digital life in China beyond Western myths—mobile payments, super apps, and AI integration shaping a unique tech ecosystem.
2025-11-18
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The Hidden Stress of China's Only Children
Explore the hidden emotional toll on China's only children—from anxiety and loneliness to financial strain. Backed by data and real stories.
2025-11-18
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How Education Drives Inequality in Chinese Cities
Explore how education, despite its promise, fuels social inequality in Chinese cities through hukou restrictions, housing policies, and unequal access to quality schooling.
2025-11-18
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Social Pressures Shaping China's Young Generation
Explore the deep-rooted social pressures shaping China's young generation—from housing struggles to career stress and changing views on marriage.
2025-11-18
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Why Chinese Youth Are Choosing to Opt Out Slowly
Explore why increasing numbers of Chinese youth are choosing to opt out of traditional success paths, embracing slower, simpler lives amid rising pressure and economic challenges.
2025-11-18
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Life Behind the Great Firewall Chinese Perspective
Explore what it's really like living behind China's Great Firewall—from blocked platforms to thriving local apps like WeChat and Douyin.
2025-11-18
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The Rise of Tangping in Chinese Society Explained
Explore the rise of the tangping ('lie flat') movement in China, a cultural response to overwork and economic pressure among youth.
2025-11-18
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Inside China's Youth Movement Against Overwork
Explore how China's youth are resisting overwork through the 'lying flat' movement, challenging the 996 work culture and redefining success with data-driven insights.
2025-11-17
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Social Phenomena China Revealing Real Life Stories
Explore real-life stories behind China's social phenomena — from 'lying flat' to 'involution' — and understand how economic and cultural forces shape everyday lives.
2025-11-16
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The Rise of Tieling in Chinese Youth Subculture
Discover how Tieling, a former industrial city in Northeast China, became a hub for youth creativity, internet culture, and authentic expression.
2025-11-16
