Tag: China
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Decoding the “Middle-Class Bankruptcy Trio”: Financial Precarity in Urban China
Explore the “middle-class bankruptcy trio” in China—high mortgages, single incomes, and costly education—driving financial precarity and social anxiety.
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The Steep Rise of Auntie Shanghai and China’s Tea Craze
Learn about Auntie Shanghai’s journey from a local five-grain tea concept to a national fresh fruit tea leader and IPO success. Understand China’s dynamic consumer landscape.
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HotMaxx: How China’s Discount King Turned Leftovers into Billions & Scored a B Corp Win
Unpack the success of HotMaxx, the Chinese discount chain that’s redefining retail with its “treasure hunt” experience and recent B Corp status. Learn how it leverages AI, tackles waste, and resonates with China’s savvy consumers seeking both value and values.
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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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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.