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Adulting

High school seniors take part in a coming-of-age ceremony at a high school in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Feb. 28, 2024. VCG

AI, Memes Make Communication Harder for Young Chinese: New Survey

According to a China Youth Daily survey, nearly half of young Chinese reported poor verbal skills, while over 40% said they were less inclined to write by hand and struggled with clearly expressing ideas.

Managing AI

China’s Grads Can’t Pick a Career. I Tried to Help.

The author, a longtime tech worker, offered to mentor young female professionals looking to break into the male-dominated field. It was more difficult than she expected.