LIFE

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

SOCIETY

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

SOCIETY

The Year in Memes: China’s Viral Moments of 2024

From the viral “Chengdu Disney” to the rise of “retirement literature,” here are some of the funniest memes of 2024

LIFE

Can Young Chinese Sustain Their Newfound Rural Life by Simply Farming the Land?

As competition in cities increases, a small but growing contingent of Chinese youth are returning to the countryside to till the land and look for inner peace

TRADITIONAL CULTURE

Why are Chinese Doctors’ Offices Full of Red Pennants?

The bestowing of red pennants, or “jinqi,” has evolved from a simple acknowledgment of appreciation to a token for career advancement and even a means to subvert authority

FOOD

How China’s Declining Marriage Rate Soured the Candy Industry

As young Chinese put off tying the knot, traditional wedding candy sellers feel the pinch

BUSINESS

The Young Chinese Lottery Shop Owners in It to Win It

Following a renewed fervor for scratch cards among young people, a new generation of lottery shop owners have entered the market hoping to get rich and retire early

STREET TALK

Zeroes to Heroes: Chinese Fans’ New-Found Love for Losers

China’s latest meme celebrates unsung, “spineless” heroes, proving that real strength often lies in the beautifully flawed

SOCIETY

Before Forever: The Rise of Prenuptial Agreements in China

More young Chinese are signing prenuptial agreements before marriage, but are they enforceable?

SOCIETY

Why Are Chinese Urbanites Wearing Their Ugliest Clothes to Work?

A new trend has weary, overworked young urbanites wearing “disgusting outfits” to their office jobs and annoying their bosses in the process