The Heat Is On: Inside China’s Boiling-Hot Battle for Campus Labor Courses
Chinese students are logging into course selection portals, vying for a spot in the latest academic status symbol: hands-on labor courses.... Read More
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Close-Up: The Sweat & The Swag, Unraveling The Very Fabric of China’s Sports Economy
China’s sports economy has spun performance wear into a powerhouse of sweat swag: How a nation’s fitness fervor got a fabric-forward makeover... Read More
Slaying On the Slopes: The Frosty Fashions Unleashing China’s Ski Styles
For many young Chinese skiers, style and swagger have become just as important as mastering the art of carving fresh powder.... Read More
The Unstoppable Rise of the Guzi Economy–The Gold Standard of Cool
In the frenzied world of young China, two trends are currently stealing the spotlight: that golden glow and the gleaming edge of guzi culture.... Read More
Twists and Trends: From Pampered Pets to Green Brats and AI Lovers
Dive into the subtle undercurrents, striking visuals and unexpected twists that reshaped China’s urban and fashion sceneries in 2024.... Read More
Happy 75th! Coupons to Couture: Fashion As a Lens on the Evolution of the PRC
Mao suits to modern streetwear, practical uniforms to crisp couture, at 75, the PRC's sartorial revolution is an epic of social evolution... Read More
Neon Wires and Schoolgirl Vibes: Beijing’s tamiX, the Queen of Sonic Improv
A deep dive into the culture surrounding old school synth and the fashion-forward woman who wields it in Beijing, tamiX.... Read More