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What Are Millennials and Gen Z Nostalgic For? | Infographics
A look at childhood snacks, classic TV shows, and nostalgia-themed commercial zones through the numbers
Nostalgia-Core: Why China’s Gen Z is Embracing the Past
Disenfranchised by an increasingly fast-paced society, some younger Chinese are turning to the past to center themselves and regain a sense of comfort
Net Nostalgia: Remembering the Glory Days of China’s Internet Cafes
Some millennials still visit China’s internet cafes for a nostalgia hit, but that won’t be enough to sustain the “wangba” industry
Remote Freedom: The Cost of Utopia for China’s Fledgling Digital Nomads
Covid-19 has transformed China’s remote work culture, but who can afford this lifestyle and how does it impact local communities?
How a Band from China’s Industrial Heartland Captured the Emotions of a Generation
Despite an experimental sound and just two album releases in a decade, Omnipotent Youth Society has remained one of China’s most relatable rock bands since 2010
Sweet Memories
A hallowed new year tradition at home, Chinese candies struggle to be known abroad
Viral Week Ep. 160
Crackdown on FIFA betting, interns eat bitterness, students lag on illegal loans, and 27-year-old burnouts—it’s Viral Week
The Noughty Nineties: The Gay Activist
The jiulinghou fight for LGBTQ rights—from our cover story
The Noughty Nineties: The Worker
Millennials now comprise the majority of China’s migrant workers—from our cover story
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