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Elderly Drivers 

Tennis Frenzy

Tennis fans wait for autographs after the match between Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz and France’s Gregoire Barrere at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai, Oct. 7, 2023. Hector RETAMAL/VCG

Xi’an Offers Bikes to Gallop On

A bike share station offering horse-shaped bikes in the historic northwestern city of Xi’an became a viral “check-in” spot during China’s Golden Week holiday. Kitschy two-wheelers also caught on in the eastern city of Changzhou, home to a popular dinosaur park, which went viral for its dinosaur-themed shared e-bikes.

On the Rise of Taobao Therapy

Young Chinese Turn to Taobao for Psychological Support 

On Taobao, young Chinese can find plenty of people willing to help them talk through their mental health struggles for a fee. However, it is unclear where companionship ends and counseling begins.