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Very Superstitious: Why China’s Divination Fad Is Mere Escapism

Contributions from individuals with unique perspectives to share. Hear from everyone, from experts and commentators to those whose voices are often marginalized.

VOICES & OPINION

Anxious young people are turning to astrology, card-reading, and fortunetelling to help them process a society in constant flux.

How Chinese Youth Enable the Revival of Confucian Culture

Government policy, higher incomes, and commercialization are all fueling a revival in traditional philosophy.

How Technology Has Left Chinese Seniors Behind

Elderly people reliant on the guidance of computer-literate family members should instead demand help from tech companies themselves.

Why Today’s Chinese TV Dramas Are Insulting to Women

Screenwriters are swapping complex characters for bland objects of male desire.

Astrology Fever: Spiritual Seduction for a Vain Generation?

The anxieties of modern life are driving young Chinese to find meaning in pseudoscience.

Why Chinese Millennials Are Starry-Eyed Over Horoscopes

Astrology, tarot-reading, and fortunetelling are all enjoying a huge resurgence as young people go online to seek answers about their future.