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After Years of Endless Choice, China’s Shoppers Now Want Trust

2026-04-20 00:00:00

As shoppers grow more cautious, China’s retailers are reworking stores, staff, and supply chains around new demands for quality, service, and experience.

Chinese Robot Runner Beats Men’s Half-Marathon World Record

2026-04-20 00:00:00

The robot, named “Lightning,” was crowned the winner of the country’s second annual mixed human-robot half-marathon.

How China’s Deaf Delivery Riders Find a New Life in Gig Work

2026-04-20 00:00:00

Algorithm-dominated work feels like oppression to many. But couriers with hearing disabilities feel like they finally get fair treatment.

How an Influencer Made the Prefrontal Cortex Go Viral in China

2026-04-17 00:00:00

A neuroscience Ph.D. student posted videos online to raise awareness about the brain region’s development. Netizens started using it to describe themselves.

The Room Within: A Yi Childhood Among Animals in Yunnan

2026-04-17 00:00:00

Zha Shiyire reflects on how a wild, animal-filled childhood in rural Yunnan built an inner sanctuary that still sustains her.

Chinese Cities Are Issuing Housing Subsidies to Marathon Runners

2026-04-16 00:00:00

Those who register or compete in specific races are eligible for discounts on homes in specific areas.