Why Are Chinese Websites Stuck in 2003?
And do people even care about websites in China’s mobile-centric society?
Why Are Diamonds No Longer China’s Best Friend?
As the diamond market plummets, young Chinese people are finding new alternatives to symbolize their love
The Battle Over Privacy in Chinese Street Photography
After a recent scandal, street photographers face backlash for invasion of privacy and targeting young women
Can Anything Save China’s Fast Food Brands?
Once applauded for their high-end take on classic Chinese dishes, “internet famous” restaurants are now struggling to retain customers
Hometown Vintage: How Retro Trends are Growing Outside China’s Biggest Cities
From swing dance to 1920s fashion, cultures from a bygone era are making a comeback in China—not just in the big cities
Five Mega Scandals From China’s Annual Consumer Rights Festival
From chemical rice to monstrous “water armies,” here are the most shocking consumer rights scandals revealed during China’s annual “3.15 Gala”
SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE
The Shady World of Chinese Online Reviews
Welcome to the world of Chinese consumer reviews, where fakes lurk round every corner and a “water army” can torpedo e-commerce businesses
SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE
Digital Dilemma: Big Data Brings Big Privacy Problems to China
Can people secure their data and privacy in the digital age?
SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE
Canny Treat
From imported luxury to detested health hazard to essential Covid lockdown supply, canned fruits have had a complicated relationship with Chinese consumers
SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE
Land of Milk and Honey: The Story of China’s Most Profitable Milk Tea Brand
How a budget brand rose to become China’s biggest milk tea franchise
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