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‘Involution’

An anthropological term made up of the Chinese characters for “inside” and “rolling,” “involution” is now widely used to describe the mentality of people who have become jaded and disillusioned by endless competition, or the various memes people use to decry their intensely boring white-collar jobs.

On entertainment apps for the elderly

Chinese Entertainment Apps for Elderly See Rosy, Silver-Haired Future

Shenzhen Sets Sexual Harassment Standard for Schools, Workplaces

The southern Chinese city has issued a new guidebook for preventing and punishing sexual harassment at schools, businesses, and government institutions, with local authorities calling the document the first of its kind in the country.

China Has a Panda-Themed Train

An attendant on board a panda-themed train in Chengdu, Sichuan province, March 28, 2021. The train currently runs between Chengdu and Zunyi, a “red tourism” site. People Visual

Over 300 Million Chinese Flock to 5G

A Cure for Balding? Tread Gingerly

Following a traditional remedy, a man wrapped slices of ginger over his bald spots, hoping to regrow hair. The unconventional method amused his wife, who recorded a video and posted it online.