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Going North: How Russia Became the New Frontier for Young Chinese Travelers

Seeking adventure off the beaten path, young Chinese travelers are increasingly heading to Russia—only to encounter a range of logistical hurdles, cultural barriers, and in some cases, fatal accidents

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TRAVEL

Going North: How Russia Became the New Frontier for Young Chinese Travelers

Seeking adventure off the beaten path, young Chinese travelers are increasingly heading to Russia—only to encounter a range of logistical hurdles, cultural barriers, and in some cases, fatal accidents

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STREET TALK

Dear Lao Ji, Here’s the Only 2025 Year-End Summary You Need

After a year of hardship and strife, it’s time to take a little comfort in the fact that China’s youth began to appreciate themselves

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What to Say When Squirrels Take Over the Office

After discovering that employees at one of China’s biggest snack companies are imbued with squirrel-related names, netizens have begun concocting their own. But is there a darker side to this seemingly playful trend?

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War of Words: How Chinese College Students and Professors Survive the Thesis Season

Under the looming pressure of graduation and thesis defense, students and their mentors have resorted to academic sarcasm to cope with stress

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Why Gen Z Is Turning Against Curator Cafés in China

As younger consumers favor experiences over products, “curator”-led cafés and boutiques have sprung up across China. Yet with growing pushback against overpriced, underwhelming offerings, is this trendy fad already losing its appeal?

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Short, Absurd, and Addictive: Welcome to the Micro-Drama Nation

Micro-dramas have taken China by storm, attracting views through over-the-top content and the promise of thought-free entertainment