The Bargain Hunters
In China, conspicuous consumption is out and thrift is in. Some companies have figured out how to cash in on the trend.
Rongbin Han on the Internet Writers Making China Great Again
The scholar talks about the swathe of internet novels that feature Chinese time travelers aiming to correct the mistakes of the past.
Michael Luo on the Story of Chinese Immigrants in the U.S.
The writer and editor talks about the first arrivals from China and the long history of prejudice the community has faced.
Chinese AI Makes Its Sales Pitch
China’s AI models dominated headlines during the new year holiday, but struggle to overcome low user adoption at home.
Yi-Ling Liu on the Chinese Internet Dance
The journalist talks about the expansion of China’s Great Firewall, and the creativity and resilience that exists behind it.
Can China Reverse Its Demographic Decline?
Reversing the effects of the one-child policy is set to take a very long time.
Jane Perlez on the State of the U.S.-China Superpower Battle
The journalist talks about the latest series of her podcast Face Off where she covers topics ranging from China’s nuclear build-up to robots to Gen...
Foreign Food Brands Seek a Local Flavor in China
From Starbucks to Burger King, multinationals are tapping domestic partners to survive in China’s cutthroat market.
Jung Chang on What Happened Next For the Wild Swans
The author talks about her family’s struggles in Mao’s China, and why she dare not return to the country of her birth under Xi Jinping.
The NBA’s Tricky Return to China
The world’s top basketball league still sees China as a major growth market, despite concerns it will have to compromise its values to return.
China’s Fertility Paradox
China’s economy isn’t generating enough well-paid jobs, putting prospective parents off from having children.
The One Chinese Toy that Even Trump Tariffs Can’t Kill
Pop Mart, the company behind Labubu, is a rare example of a Chinese toy company finding global success with its own product.