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As China Cleans Its City Rivers, Locals Begin to Paddle Back In

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.

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In cities nationwide, dredged canals and reopened routes are drawing commuters, hobbyists, and influencers back to the water.

Fun Factory: Why China’s Tourists Are Queuing Up at Assembly Lines

From car plants to breweries and even robot labs, companies are looking to capitalize on the growing interest in industrial tourism.

Leisurely Learning: Bars and Hotels Become New Classrooms

University guesthouses and “academic bars” are attracting young Chinese urbanites seeking knowledge and deeper cultural experiences.

China’s Gen Z Embraces AI

A new survey found that 95% of Gen Z respondents used AI for work or study — and almost half used it to meet their emotional needs.