Stories & Insights
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Local Perspective China: The Emotional Cost of Academic Competition
Explore the emotional cost of academic competition in China, from Gaokao stress to student mental health, backed by data and local insights.
2025-10-10
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Local Perspective China: Generational Clashes Over Lifestyle Values
Explore the deepening generational divide in China over lifestyle values—from marriage and career to independence—and how data reveals a society in transition.
2025-10-10
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Chinese Youth Culture: Fan Culture and the Power of Online Fandoms
Explore how Chinese youth are reshaping entertainment and society through powerful online fandoms, data-driven campaigns, and the booming idol economy.
2025-10-10
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Chinese Youth Culture: Streetwear and the New Face of Chinese Cool
Explore how Chinese youth culture is reshaping global fashion through streetwear, blending tradition and modernity in a bold new movement known as guochao.
2025-10-10
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Chinese Society Explained: The Role of WeChat in Shaping Social Norms
Explore how WeChat shapes everyday life and social behavior in China, from payments to personal relationships, backed by data and cultural insights.
2025-10-10
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Local Perspective China: The Dilemma of Being an Only Child in a Traditional Family
Explore the emotional, financial, and social challenges faced by only children in modern China, shaped by decades of the One-Child Policy and traditional family expectations.
2025-10-10
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Chinese Youth Culture: Gaming Communities as Spaces for Belonging
Explore how gaming communities in China provide emotional connection and belonging for young players, backed by data and cultural insights.
2025-10-10
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Chinese Society Explained: How Education Reforms Are Reshaping Childhood
Discover how China's education reforms, especially the 'Double Reduction' policy, are transforming childhood by reducing academic pressure and promoting student well-being.
2025-10-10
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Local Perspective China: The Reality of Job Insecurity in the Gig Economy
Explore the real cost of China's gig economy — from delivery riders to freelancers facing job insecurity, low benefits, and algorithmic pressure. Data-driven insights and human stories.
2025-10-10
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Social Phenomena China: The Stigma Around Seeking Psychological Help
Explore the deep-seated stigma around mental health in China, backed by data and real-life insights. Learn why therapy is underused and how young generations are driving change.
2025-10-10