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What Are Chinese Generations Nostalgic For? | First Person
Six individuals from different generations share their most treasured memories and why they’re significant
Amid Snags in Global Trade, Chaozhou’s Wedding Dress Factories Battle to Survive
Faced with mounting pressures from overseas tariffs and dwindling labor and growing competition at home, the future of the city’s decades-long dress trade hangs in the balance
As China’s Russian Goods Stores Proliferate, Just How Russian Are They?
After the opening of nearly 1,000 “Russian goods” stores in the country over the past year, consumers and authorities are beginning to question the true origin of their products
Can Livestreaming Be the New Way to Solve Relationship Issues in China?
As more Chinese women turn to influencers like Li Dan for guidance, growing concerns about their expertise and commercial motivations are becoming hard to ignore
Scent Across Time: How Traditional Fragrances Quiet the Clamor of Modern Life
From ancient scholars to modern youth, timeless scents like sandalwood and jasmine continue to captivate young Chinese, offering solace in an increasingly busy world
As Lychee Harvests Dwindle, Guangdong’s Farmers and Artists Ponder How to Take on Climate Change
In the face of increasingly extreme weather conditions, unlikely bonds are being forged in the southern province between concerned citizens and the growers of their produce
Understanding Beyond Language: A Chinese Traveler in Vietnam
More than a hundred years ago, the Vietnamese stopped using a logographic script, with its characters borrowed from Chinese. But traces of the old language are everywhere, hinting at a shared history that continues to express itself in contemporary times.
Greeting the New Year: The (Un)changing Customs of Chinese New Year Wishes
From carving on wood to “flying cards” in red envelopes, how people expressed their New Year’s greeting, or “bainian” in ancient China
Beyond the Cup: How Instant Noodles Evolved with China
Once a staple food for train rides home during the Chinese New Year, instant noodles in China are now struggling to sustain growth
The Fear Within: Can China’s Horror Game Developers Overcome Genre Malaise?
Evading strict censorship around religious and supernatural content, Chinese horror games have long used cultural elements like paper money, ancestral tablets, and red lanterns to evoke horror and tension—yet now, audiences are seeking deeper thrills
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