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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
Bitter No More: How Young Chinese Became Obsessed With TCM
Forget bubble tea, traditional Chinese medicine is the latest trend among youth
Brand Mashups Sweep the Chinese Internet
Kweichow Moutai and Luckin Coffee have captured netizens imagination with a viral “baijiu” and coffee concoction
The Rise and Fall of China’s OG Social Media Platforms
With the rise of short video, some of China’s earliest social media platforms have reached the end of their journey, with a few even transforming into a hub for misogynistic content
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
The Thin Line: China’s Dangerous Boom in Extreme Weight Loss Techniques
The death of an influencer at a weight loss camp throws the spotlight on China’s unregulated and dangerous weight loss industry
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
Last Lockdown: Why Are China’s Campuses Still Closed to the Public?
Months after “zero-Covid” policies disappeared around China, many colleges and universities still have yet to lift campus entry restrictions
Post-Pandemic, Are Chinese Music Lovers Ready to Rock Again?
Music festivals in China are back after the pandemic hiatus. But inflated prices, poor site management, and a lack of diverse lineups leaves attendees disappointed
Meet the Chinese College Grads Who Took Up Blue-Collar Jobs
From assembly lines to massage parlors, four young people with university degrees recount the joy and pain from taking up low-skilled labor
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