Stories & Insights
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Fan Culture Gone Wild: The Dark Side of Celebrity Worship in China
Explore the dark side of China's celebrity obsession—from milk dumping scandals to billion-dollar fan economies—and how blind devotion is reshaping youth culture.
2025-10-06
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The Digital Face of Chinese Activism: How WeChat and Douyin Drive Social Change
Explore how WeChat and Douyin are transforming grassroots movements in China, blending technology and activism in innovative, censored-resistant ways.
2025-10-06
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The Loneliness of the Chinese Metropolis: Why Young Adults Are Choosing Solitude
Explore why young adults in China's big cities are embracing solitude. Data-driven insights into urban loneliness, rising single-person households, and the cultural shift toward intentional living.
2025-10-06
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Dating in Beijing: How High Expectations Shape Modern Love
Explore how high expectations shape modern dating in Beijing, from hukou requirements to delayed marriages. Includes real data and cultural insights.
2025-10-06
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Inside China's 'Involution' Crisis: How Young People Are Coping with Social Pressure
Explore how China's youth are battling the 'involution' crisis—from relentless competition to the rise of 'lying flat.' Data-driven insights and real stories reveal a generation redefining success.
2025-10-06
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From Hustle Culture to Quiet Quitting: The Shifting Mindset of Urban Chinese Workers
Explore how urban Chinese workers are shifting from hustle culture to quiet quitting, prioritizing mental health and work-life balance over relentless overtime.
2025-10-06
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and Freedom: Expressions of Individuality in a Collective Culture
Explore how individuality thrives in collectivist societies through fashion, digital identity, and personal choice. Data-driven insights reveal a quiet revolution of self-expression across East Asia.
2025-10-06
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Urban Lives: The Identity Struggle of Migrant Youth
Explore the emotional and social challenges faced by migrant youth in cities worldwide. From cultural duality to belonging, discover data-driven insights and real stories shaping urban identity.
2025-10-06
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and Dreams: The Weight on Urban Millennials
Explore the financial and emotional challenges facing urban millennials today, backed by real data and insights on housing, income, and delayed life milestones.
2025-10-06
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The Rise of 'Lying Flat': Understanding China's Youth Rebellion Against Overwork
Explore the rise of China's 'lying flat' movement, where young people reject overwork and societal pressure. Learn the causes, data, and cultural impact of this quiet rebellion.
2025-10-06
