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Beyond Saving: In China, Young Shoppers Are Locked Out of Luxury

Articles that cut to the core of contemporary China. In-depth, informed, and carefully crafted, every piece is carried by the voices of the story’s participants.

FEATURES

Over a period of four years, the price of luxury goods has almost doubled. But with their salaries stagnant, young consumers are now forced to decide between indulgence and financial stability.

Breastfeeding at Work: Why China’s Moms Need a Room of Their Own

By 2025, China hopes over half of all infants are exclusively breastfed in their first six months. But most workplaces lack even basic facilities.

As Tourism Bounces Back, China’s Travel Bloggers Ride the Rebound

Most had no place to go while restrictions were in place. But as China looks past the pandemic, travel influencers, on whom many increasingly depend to make decisions, may hold the key to a quick revival.

China’s Maternity Hotels Offer New Moms a Break — From Their In-Laws

Maternity hotels have found success by tapping into the Chinese tradition for mothers to “sit the month” after giving birth. But they also offer young moms another benefit: an escape from unwanted parenting advice.

The Desire for Twins Is Putting China’s Mothers in Danger

Many Chinese couples long to give birth to twins, and seek out assisted reproduction clinics willing to help them do so. But multiple pregnancies can bring serious health risks — and force mothers to make heartbreaking choices.

For China’s Mothers, Preterm Births Bring Shame and Trauma

Premature births are a traumatic event for parents around the world. But the pain is magnified in China, where new mothers often struggle to access the support they need.

China’s Biggest Influencer Pushes a New Message: Buy Chinese

Li “The Lipstick King” Jiaqi has risen to become China’s most powerful livestreamer. Now, he’s jumping on a new trend: an upsurge in Chinese patriotism.

Sichuan Says Officials Must Drop Dialects at Work

Timely reports on issues and events from across China. Drawing on a vast range of sources, these succinct articles provide insights into the significance of each issue in a wider context.

NEWS

The government has long promoted the use of standardized Chinese, which currently 80% of Chinese people can speak.

A Blind Man’s Epic Quest to Conquer Everest

Seven years ago, Zhang Hong had never climbed a mountain — or even heard of Mount Everest. This May, he overcame incredible odds to become the first blind person from an Asian nation to reach the world’s highest peak.

Anti-Domestic Violence Icon Kim Lee Says Ex-Husband Abuses Daughters

In 2011, Lee’s social media posts about her experiences spurred the development of a law to protect abused women.

China Wants to Ban Body-Shaming in Cosmetic Surgery Ads

The under-regulated industry’s fast growth is accompanied by a comparable increase in complaints and scandals.

A New Tencent Game is Leading the Way in Logging Off Minors 

“Light and Night” was released for users aged 16 and above. But it has now changed its mind.

Weibo Drops Ranking Lists to Counter Celebrity Culture

The microblogging platform said the move was necessary to rein in “irrational support” by hardcore fans

ByteDance Cuts Staff in Education Business Amid Tightening Rules

China has introduced sweeping measures to tame the country’s tutoring agencies to better regulate the industry and reduce the academic burden on students.

Pop Star Kris Wu Detained on Suspicion of Rape

The news comes weeks after a 19-year-old claimed the singer used his fame to lure young women into bed.

Idol Kris Wu Denies Accusation of Sexually Exploiting Young Women 

A 19-year-old woman has claimed that the singer uses his fame to lure young women, some even underage.

China’s Tight Job Market Yields Highly Educated Cigarette Makers

A surprising recruitment notice has the country discussing the value of stable but staid state employment.

Father Who Said Children’s Death Was Accident Now Murder Suspect

Mother said she soon grew suspicious of her ex-husband after their son and daughter fell to their deaths from his apartment in southwestern China.

Flooded Tunnel’s Trapped Workers Still Unreachable

Construction project is part of a highway that links up with the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.

A Deadly Fire Killed His Family. Now He’s Being Scorned Online. 

Chinese social media users have pounced on Lin Shengbin after finding he started a new family after losing his wife and children in a 2017 blaze.