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Rachel Murphy on the Global Future of China Studies

Sixth Tone

Add to Heart: Single Seniors Looking for Love at IKEA

The Swedish furniture store’s restaurants have become popular spots in Shanghai for single senior citizens, matchmakers, and elderly residents just looking to pass the time.

White Night Workshop

A Food Courier’s Pursuit of Equal Treatment

Delivery rider Liang Ningning filed a lawsuit after a Beijing residential community told him to use the “back entrance,” to highlight the everyday discrimination facing food and parcel couriers.

The Paper

Has the ‘Double Eleven’ Shopping Festival Lost its Luster?

The annual online shopping festival has continued to falter as an overabundance of sales seasons and opaque pricing strategies cause fatigue among consumers.

Shanghai Observer

The Miracle and Mirage of Weight Loss Drugs

Chinese consumers wanting a quick weight loss fix are turning to a diabetes drug, raising concerns over misuse and potential side effects.

Caixin Global

Fighting ALS: Former JD.com VP in Race Against Time

Cai Lei, the former vice president of e-commerce giant JD.com, has strived to raise awareness and funding to support research into treating the fatal disease.

‘Princess Iron Fan’: The Height of Modern Chinese Animation

Inspired by Disney’s “Snow White” in 1937, the Wan brothers created the first Chinese animated feature film — still a timeless classic today — during the hardship of World War II.

Tian Jiajia

Trick or Treat: The Rise of China’s Snack Food Stores

As the snack food market expands rapidly in China, franchise store owners in towns and small cities might be biting off more than they can chew.

Xianwei Story

Chujiu: A Master of Disguise

The makeup artist, who has found fame with her magical transformations, explains the motivation behind the hit “100 Villains” series and the hours of work needed to create just one short video.

Neweekly Lifestyle

How Eileen Chang Almost Wrote a Book on Explorer Zheng He

The feminist essayist and author, whose writings show a deep interest in Southeast Asia, told friends about her plan to write about the legendary Chinese admiral’s voyages to the Western Seas.