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STREET TALK

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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STREET TALK

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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STREET TALK

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

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SOCIAL CHINESE

Liuzi Vibes: How Chinese Students Survive Studying Abroad

With recent crackdowns on foreign students in the US, the prospect of studying abroad is becoming increasingly fraught for Chinese students—but they are no strangers to uncertainty away from home, as these phrases show

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STREET TALK

A Slang Guide to the Labubu Craze: More Than Just a Toy?

As fans scramble to get their hands on a coveted Labubu, discover the viral slang and memes inspired by these “ugly-cute” dolls that have taken the world by storm

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STREET TALK

Jiangsu Finds Grassroots Football Glory in “Su-per League”

A recent amateur football league between Jiangsu’s 13 prefecture-level cities spurred a massive tourist drive in the province—as well as a healthy dose of competition

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STREET TALK

Food Fight: China’s Food Delivery Platforms Go Toe to Toe

In a scramble to capture and retain both customers and delivery riders, the country’s three biggest delivery platforms have gone into “war mode”