BUSINESS

China’s Pet Psychics Promise to Bridge the Species Gap

Netizens are turning to “pet communicators” to improve their relationships with their furry friends, despite a lack of science behind these animal psychics

EDUCATION

Degrees of Disillusionment: What’s Driving China’s Certification Craze?

Young workers are turning to qualifications, exams, and certificates to stay ahead in a competitive job market and to feel productive in their spare time

HEALTH

Bitter No More: How Young Chinese Became Obsessed With TCM

Forget bubble tea, traditional Chinese medicine is the latest trend among youth

ANCIENT HISTORY

How Did Ancient Chinese Advertise?

Slogans, music, celebrities, and rhymes all helped ancient Chinese advertise their wares for sale

TECHNOLOGY

Why Are Chinese Websites Stuck in 2003?

And do people even care about websites in China’s mobile-centric society?

BUSINESS

Why Are Diamonds No Longer China’s Best Friend?

As the diamond market plummets, young Chinese people are finding new alternatives to symbolize their love

SOCIETY

The Battle Over Privacy in Chinese Street Photography

After a recent scandal, street photographers face backlash for invasion of privacy and targeting young women

FOOD

Can Anything Save China’s Fast Food Brands?

Once applauded for their high-end take on classic Chinese dishes, “internet famous” restaurants are now struggling to retain customers

LIFE

Hometown Vintage: How Retro Trends are Growing Outside China’s Biggest Cities

From swing dance to 1920s fashion, cultures from a bygone era are making a comeback in China—not just in the big cities

BUSINESS

Five Mega Scandals From China’s Annual Consumer Rights Festival

From chemical rice to monstrous “water armies,” here are the most shocking consumer rights scandals revealed during China’s annual “3.15 Gala”