Category: Features
Burned out Chinese teachers struggle with school responsibilities
It’s after 10pm and the city streetlights have long been on in southeastern China. Melisa returns home, exhaustion written on her face. All she wants is a shower
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The unseen creators: how AI powers the mini-games becoming online hits in China
In three quick strokes, a blue-haired swordsman unleashes curved, shining blue blades for an attack that appears effortless as it takes down three masked opponents. Moments later, the swordsman stands still with a steely gaze and a calm face.
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Loneliness drives new ‘accompanying economy’
Solo travelers hire “photo companions” for travel pics and conversation
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Innovative Jeans Brand Unspun Brings the Future to Life in Hong Kong
3D scan creates custom fit jeans to fight fashion waste
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Book collector Zheng Mingren lives a ‘life of paper and ink’
Former journalist turns 50-year book collection into store selling Hong Kong memories
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Feeding Hong Kong
Feeding Hong Kong Charity strives to bridge the gap between food waste and hunger By Yao Ruixin...
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Xi’an’s last remaining street barbers set up shop under the city wall
Simple, cheap outdoor haircuts nostalgic reminder of village life
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China’s food delivery drivers ride the gig economy wave
The ever-growing army lures workers away from factories and small businesses
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Neonatal nurse spends nights caring for sick babies in Datong
Nurse takes care of more than 1,000 babies sent every year to intensive care.
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Former child worker in China wants to give her children better future
Battling poverty, she dropped out of school at 13 to work in a shoe factory.
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To stay or go? Chinese international students in turmoil as COVID-19 becomes a pandemic
Thousands flee for safe haven of home; others stay put despite fear and discrimination
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Long-distance love on the rise in China as more young people prioritize careers
Technology enables more communication between couples living apart
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