FOOD

Prepared to Fail: Cafeterias and Restaurants Face Backlash for Pre-Made Meals

A school canteen scandal has Chinese consumers rethinking their growing demand for pre-prepared and ready-to-eat meals

SOCIETY

How Ancient Chinese Scammers Tricked Consumers

Ancient Chinese consumers had to watch out for all manner of frauds and fake goods

BUSINESS

How Small-Town Budget Brands Conquered China’s Biggest Cities

The pandemic and a slowing economy have seen Chinese consumers flock to low-price brands, from milk tea to clothing