Stories & Insights
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Urban Dreams: The Identity Struggle of Migrant Workers' Children
Explore the hidden challenges faced by migrant workers' children in Chinese cities—the fight for education, identity, and belonging in a system that often excludes them.
2025-10-08
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Hukou and Inequality: How a Household Registration System Still Divides Cities
Explore how China's hukou system perpetuates urban-rural inequality, limiting access to education, healthcare, and housing for millions of migrant workers.
2025-10-08
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Fan Culture Frenzy: How Idol Worship Is Redefining Youth Identity in China
Explore how fan culture in China is reshaping youth identity, driven by digital communities, emotional investment, and a booming idol economy.
2025-10-08
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Eating Alone
Discover the joy and freedom of eating alone with tips, data, and insights on how solo dining can be empowering and deeply satisfying.
2025-10-08
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The Mental Health Awakening: Breaking Stigmas Among China's New Generation
Explore how China's younger generation is transforming mental health awareness, breaking stigmas, and embracing emotional wellness through technology and open dialogue.
2025-10-08
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Post-Pandemic Anxieties: How Uncertainty Is Redefining Chinese Youth Priorities
Explore how post-pandemic uncertainties are reshaping the priorities of Chinese youth—from career choices to relationships—and why stability now trumps ambition.
2025-10-07
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From Hustle Culture to Slow Living: The Shifting Mindset of Urban Chinese Youth
Explore how urban Chinese youth are shifting from hustle culture to slow living, embracing mindfulness and work-life balance in cities across China.
2025-10-07
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The Gig Economy Boom in Chengdu: Freedom or Exploitation?
Explore the rise of the gig economy in Chengdu—its promises of freedom, hidden costs, and what it means for workers today.
2025-10-07
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From Village to Viral: How Rural Creators Are Reshaping Online Culture
Discover how rural creators are transforming internet culture with authentic, engaging content that's capturing millions of views and reshaping digital storytelling.
2025-10-07
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The Loneliness Epidemic: Why More Young Chinese Are Choosing to Live Alone
Explore why more young Chinese are choosing to live alone, the emotional impact, and how they're redefining connection in modern cities.
2025-10-07
