Stories & Insights
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Post-90s Workers and the Search for Meaning Beyond GDP Growth
Explore how China's post-90s generation is redefining success beyond GDP growth, prioritizing meaning, balance, and personal growth in the modern workplace.
2025-10-18
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The Apartment Dilemma: Housing Pressures and Generational Tensions
Explore the growing housing pressures facing young adults today, from soaring rents to family friction. Data-driven insights and practical tips included.
2025-10-18
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Eating Bitterness: The Cultural Logic Behind Enduring Hardship
Explore the deep cultural roots of 'eating bitterness'—how enduring hardship shapes success in Asian societies, backed by data and real-world insights.
2025-10-18
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The Myth of Meritocracy: Social Mobility Illusions in Urban China
Explore the truth behind meritocracy in urban China. Is success based on effort—or privilege? Data-driven insights reveal the hidden barriers to social mobility.
2025-10-18
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From Fan Culture to Fandom Activism: Youth Movements in Digital Spaces
Explore how fan culture has transformed into powerful youth-led digital activism, from fundraising to social justice campaigns.
2025-10-18
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Education Arms Race: The Cost of Being 'Left Behind' in China
Explore the intense pressures of China's education system, where families spend heavily and sacrifice greatly to avoid being left behind.
2025-10-18
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The Loneliness Economy: Why More Young Chinese Are Living Alone
Explore the rise of the loneliness economy in China, where more young people are choosing to live alone, reshaping consumer trends and urban culture.
2025-10-18
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Gen Z Speaks Up: How China’s Youth Are Challenging Traditional Values
Explore how China's Gen Z is redefining societal norms, from career choices to marriage, using data-driven insights and cultural analysis.
2025-10-18
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Hukou and Hope: Systemic Barriers Facing China’s Floating Population
Explore how China's hukou system creates systemic barriers for over 380 million migrant workers, limiting access to education, healthcare, and equality in urban centers.
2025-10-18
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Green Spaces and Urban Wellbeing China
Explore how green spaces in Chinese cities boost mental health, reduce stress, and improve urban living. Includes data, trends, and city comparisons.
2025-10-17
