Author: Aris
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Beyond Beer: A Brief Introduction to China’s Dynamic Bar Culture
For many Americans, the image of China might conjure up scenes of bustling factories, ancient temples, or perhaps even the ubiquitous karaoke bar. While those elements certainly exist, there’s a whole other side to Chinese social life that often goes unnoticed: a vibrant and evolving bar culture. As an American living here, I’ve had the…
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China’s Humanoid Robot Hype: Boom or Bubble?
Is China’s humanoid robot market a groundbreaking revolution or an overhyped bubble? Explore the heated debate among top VC investors like Zhu Xiaohu and Zhang Ying as they clash over commercialization prospects and the future of robotics in China.
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The Wenke Dilemma: Is China’s Humanities Education Facing a Crisis?
Explore the anxieties surrounding humanities degrees in China: job prospects, the rise of STEM, the impact of AI, and questions about the value of a Wenke education in the 21st century.
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China’s Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2025: Discovering Authentic Culinary Excellence
Explore the 2025 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide, China’s answer to Michelin, highlighting top restaurants, regional cuisines, and the unique focus on the Chinese palate. Uncover the best of Chinese gastronomy.
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Nepal’s Training Boom: How Chinese Millennials Are “Occupying” Kathmandu Classrooms
Discover why a growing number of Chinese millennials are escaping intense competition at home to pursue affordable training courses in Nepal. Explore the cultural exchange, cost-effective learning, and unexpected life lessons in this Himalayan nation.
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China’s Beloved Children’s Author Zheng Yuanjie Retires: Trademark Struggles and AI Concerns End 36-Year Era
Zheng Yuanjie, the iconic Chinese author behind Fairy Tale King magazine, retires from public life, citing relentless trademark disputes and the challenge posed by AI. Learn about his legendary career and the wider implications for creativity in the age of artificial intelligence.
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TOP TOY: The Chinese Trendy Toy Brand Taking on the World
Go beyond blind boxes and delve into TOP TOY’s winning formula. This article reveals how strategic product diversification, smart retail expansion, and a focus on self-developed IPs are fueling their impressive growth and global expansion in the competitive trendy toy industry.
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China’s “Weight Management Year”: A Nation Steps Up to Fight Obesity
Explore China’s ambitious national initiative, “Weight Management Year,” launched in 2025 to combat rising obesity rates. Discover the government-led plan, its key strategies, and what it signals for global public health approaches to weight management.
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How the EU’s New Law is Forcing a Labor Revolution in China
Europe’s new forced labor law isn’t just about trade; it’s a direct challenge to exploitative work practices like China’s “996.” Learn how this regulation could rewrite global labor standards and impact businesses worldwide.
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BYD Democratizes Autopilot with Sub-$11,000 EVs
BYD is shaking up the automotive world by bringing advanced “God’s Eye” intelligent driving systems to its electric vehicles, starting at an incredibly low price of under $11,000. Discover how this move could spark a price war and make self-driving tech accessible to the masses.