Category: Culture
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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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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 Marriage Crisis: Why Young People Are Saying “I Don’t”
Plummeting marriage rates in China: Explore the economic, social, and cultural forces driving young people away from marriage. Is it economics, social media, or a new view of love and commitment?
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China Bride Price in 2025: Are Young People Ditching Tradition?
A new report reveals how young Chinese adults are changing wedding traditions. Learn what matters most to Gen Z and Millennials in China when discussing marriage beyond the bride price.
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Li Ziqi’s Comeback: A Cultural Icon Returns After Three Years of Silence
Li Ziqi returns after three years of hiatus, reclaiming her cultural icon status with new videos showcasing traditional Chinese crafts. Discover her journey of perseverance, artistry, and cultural advocacy.
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Unraveling Ming China: Intrigue, Taxes, and Dragons in Ma Boyong’s “Detailed Examination”
Uncover the hidden dramas of Ming Dynasty China in Ma Boyong’s “A Detailed Examination.” Explore intriguing historical cases involving taxes, feng shui, legal battles, and bureaucratic corruption, revealing the everyday lives of ordinary people in a vast empire.
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The Military Secrets of the Middle Kingdom: 2,000 Years of Chinese Warfare Strategy
Uncover the geographical secrets behind 2,000 years of Chinese warfare in Guo Jianlong’s “Military Secrets of the Middle Kingdom.” From the Guanzhong Plain to the Yangtze River, explore five epochs of strategic evolution, revealing how mountains and rivers shaped the destiny of dynasties. A captivating journey through Chinese military history, debunking myths and offering crucial…
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From Confucius to Communism: A Journey Through Chinese Philosophy with “Password to the Central Empire”
Journey through Chinese philosophical history with Guo Jianlong’s “Password to the Central Empire.” Explore how philosophy intertwined with political power, from legitimizing emperors to fueling rebellions. Discover the evolution of Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, and the rise of heart-mind philosophy. Uncover China’s intellectual history and its enduring influence.
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From Jiaozi to SOEs: 2,000 Years of Chinese State Finance
Unravel the mysteries of Chinese state finances across 2,000 years. Explore how state-owned enterprises, land control, and financial monopolies shaped dynasties in Guo Jianlong’s “Decoding the Fiscal Secrets of the Central Empire.” Discover historical parallels to modern China’s economic model and understand the recurring cycles of fiscal boom and bust.