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Chinese Brands Learn to Stop Worrying and Love Customer Feedback

2026-04-23 00:00:00

From public votes to memes and hand-drawn sketches of new products, customers in China increasingly participate in brand decisions, in what’s being called “listen-to-advice” marketing.

Think Wuxia Is Past Its Prime? Think Again.

2026-04-22 00:00:00

Since masters of the genre like Jin Yong penned their epics, there has been a growing female wuxia authorship that speaks to increased cultural confidence, a diversity of voices, and all-new takes on classic settings.

China Hits Top Platforms With Record Fine Over Fake Cake Orders

2026-04-22 00:00:00

Seven task forces probing major delivery platforms uncovered more than 67,000 ghost kitchens nationwide, some linked to over 3.6 million fraudulent cake orders.

China’s Latest Season of ‘Ride the Wind’ Goes Viral Due to Poor Performances, Drama

2026-04-21 00:00:00

Marketed as a platform for female empowerment, the show casts famous women to compete to become part of a girl group. But its latest season is trending for different reasons.

The Pagoda Puzzle: What Can Save China’s Oldest Wooden Tower?

2026-04-21 00:00:00

As rumors swirl around the restoration of an ailing national treasure, a conservation expert explains why some want to take it apart.

1 in 2,000: The Long Odds of Becoming a Pro Gamer in China

2026-04-21 00:00:00

China became the world’s largest esports market in less than a decade. Now, as clubs cut back and the old pipeline tightens, breaking through is harder than ever.