Stories & Insights
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Family Ties and Societal Shifts: Changing Values Among China's Young Adults
Explore how China's young adults are reshaping family and societal values, embracing individualism while redefining traditions like marriage and filial piety.
2025-09-29
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The Silent Rebellion: How Chinese Gen Z Is Redefining Success
Discover how Chinese Gen Z is quietly reshaping societal norms by rejecting traditional success metrics in favor of mental peace and authenticity.
2025-09-29
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From Dream Chasers to Low-Desire Lives: The Evolution of Chinese Youth Culture
Explore how Chinese youth are shifting from high-pressure ambition to low-desire living, embracing 'lying flat' as a form of resistance and self-care in modern society.
2025-09-29
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Inside China's 'Involution' Epidemic: How Social Pressure Shapes Young Lives
Explore how 'involution'—intense social competition with no real reward—is reshaping the lives of young people in China, and how they're fighting back.
2025-09-29
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The Rise of 'Lying Flat': Understanding China's Youth Resistance to Hustle Culture
Explore the rise of 'lying flat' in China—a cultural shift where young people reject relentless work culture in favor of simplicity and mental well-being.
2025-09-29
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Fan Culture Gone Wild: Idol Worship and Its Social Impact in Modern China
Explore how fan culture and extreme idol worship are shaping youth behavior and society in modern China — from viral scandals to government crackdowns.
2025-09-28
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The Digital Face of Chinese Society: How Social Media Reflects Real-Life Pressures
Explore how Chinese social media platforms reflect real-life societal pressures, from work stress to marriage expectations, and how digital spaces are becoming outlets for expression and change.
2025-09-28
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Hukou and Inequality: The Invisible Walls Shaping Urban-Rural Divides
Explore how China's hukou system fuels inequality and deepens the urban-rural divide, limiting access to education, healthcare, and opportunity for millions.
2025-09-28
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The New Chinese Dream: Escaping the 996 Work Culture for Work-Life Balance
Young professionals in China are redefining success by rejecting the 996 work culture and prioritizing work-life balance over endless hustle.
2025-09-28
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Guochao Wave: How National Pride is Reshaping Youth Identity and Consumption
Discover how the Guochao wave is transforming Chinese youth identity and reshaping consumer behavior through cultural pride and homegrown brands.
2025-09-28
