Photo Buddies: Chinese Travelers Seek Cheap Clicks and Quality Pics Elsbeth van ParidonSeptember 4, 2023 A new buddy system has caught the eye of young Chinese travelers: photo buddies, or local enthusiasts taking high-quality pics at low prices... Read More China Urban CultureChinese SocietyTemper Tasties0 Comments
Shrinking Sizes of China’s Womenswear: Time to Size Up the Phenomenon Elsbeth van ParidonAugust 26, 2023 An obsession with being petite and no uniform size standards: Chinese women squeeze into shrinking sizes smaller than children's clothing... Read More China ControversyChina Urban CultureChinese Society1 Comment
The Urban Heat Is On: ‘Tis China’s Season… For Job Hunting Elsbeth van ParidonJuly 8, 2023 China's massive influx of almost 12 million college grads into the job market pours more fuel on the fire of already fierce competition.... Read More China Urban CultureChina's New YouthChinese Society0 Comments
Dopamine Dressing: China’s Gen Z Look to Lift Mood and Mode Elsbeth van ParidonJune 3, 2023 Dopamine Dressing in China: splashy styling is Gen Z's whimsical way to lift the mood amid the pressures of life and work.... Read More China Fashion FindsChinese SocietyTrending3 Comments
Trending: Embracing Buddhist Vibes, Battling Eating Disorders and Spring Cleaning Elsbeth van ParidonMay 1, 2023 Trending in China Fashion and Urban Culture: Embracing Buddhist vibes, battling eating disorders and spring cleaning that wardrobe... Read More China Urban CultureChinese SocietyTrending1 Comment
Close-Up: Ice and Snow Tourism In China, Burning For More? Elsbeth van ParidonFebruary 6, 2023 Almost one year after the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics... Will China's ice and snow tourism keep burning for more?... Read More China Urban CultureChinese SocietyClose-Ups0 Comments
China’s 2022 in Looks: A Hike In Hashtags For Hardcore Styles Elsbeth van ParidonDecember 26, 2022 Outerwear to match the natural surroundings: From the urban jungle to the great outdoors, what hides beneath hip China’s lust for layers?... Read More China Urban CultureChina's New YouthChinese Society2 Comments