Author: Aris
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Forged in Fire: How China’s Cutthroat Electric Car Market is Unleashing Global Contenders
Deep dive into China’s electric vehicle revolution. Learn how domestic price wars & tech races (‘neijuan’) propel brands like BYD & Geely/Zeekr onto the world stage, facing tariffs & competition.
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China’s Great Swap: How the Nationwide ‘Trade-In’ Drive Aims to Recharge Consumption and Go Green
Unpacking ‘Yi Jiu Huan Xin’: China’s ambitious trade-in initiative explained. See its impact on consumers, businesses, the economy, and the environment.
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China’s Billion-Dollar Mood Booster: Unpacking the “Guzi Economy” Sweeping its Youth
Understand the Guzi Economy phenomenon sweeping China’s youth. Discover why ACGN goods are billion-dollar mood boosters and social currency for Gen Z/Alpha.
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“V Me 50”: The Story Behind ‘Crazy Thursday,’ China’s Hilarious Fast-Food Meme
What is ‘Crazy Thursday’ (疯狂星期四) in China? Unravel the hilarious ‘疯四文学’ meme, the meaning of ‘V我50,’ and why this KFC-linked trend took Chinese social media by storm.
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Why China’s E-commerce Giants Just Scrapped the “Refund Only” Safety Net?
Explore the rise and fall of China’s unique ‘refund only’ (仅退款) e-commerce policy. Understand why platforms like Pinduoduo, Taobao, and JD.com reversed course and its impact.
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DHGate’s US Surge: How Tariffs, TikTok & a Closing Loophole Fueled a Rush for China’s Digital Silk Road
Explore the sudden rise of Chinese B2B platform DHGate in the US. Learn how Trump-era tariffs, the closing Section 321 de minimis customs loophole, and viral TikTok trends created a perfect storm, driving American buyers to China’s digital marketplace before the May 2nd deadline.
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The verdict of a rape case caused an uproar in China
Unpack the complex Datong rape case that gripped China. Analyze the clash between modern law, traditional customs, sexual consent, and the role of social media.
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AI Meets Ancient Medicine: China’s TCM Tech Revolution
Explore how Artificial Intelligence is transforming Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. Learn about the tech, the startups aiming for IPOs, and the big challenges.
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Bots on the Run: Inside Beijing’s Groundbreaking Humanoid Robot Marathon
Witness history: Humanoid robots raced alongside humans in Beijing’s 2025 half marathon. Explore the diverse robotic competitors , the technical hurdles overcome (and not) , the event’s role in China’s national AI strategy , and what this means for the future of robotics globally.
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ByteDance’s Gaming Gambit: Can TikTok’s Parent Rebuild its Game Empire?
After a major restructuring, TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, is doubling down on gaming. Explore their ambitious plans, new projects, and global strategy to challenge industry giants.
