China’s traditional living rooms are disappearing, what is the value of 20 yuan ($2.99) nowadays and why are people ...

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Welcome back to Signals, my newsletter about the slower trends, broader shifts, and cultural currents shaping Chinese society ...

Starbucks rebrands as “Star-Bazaar” in Urumqi—what does it say about shifting perceptions of Western brands in China? Also: a cheating sports influencer and the souvenirs that became most hated. 🇯🇵 ...

China’s AI actors are on the rise, and not everyone is buying it. The country’s microdrama industry offers a glimpse of what’s to come for the broader film and TV sector. Is this the real life? Is ...

Chinese New Year Inside Chunwan 2026: China’s Spring Festival Gala Watch the CGM Spring Festival Gala with us. It’s that special annual evening show that captures millions of viewers on the night of ...

Happy New Year! A new year is, undoubtedly, filled with new resolutions. I have a few on my list, and maybe we have some in common—like reading more books (my new e-reader is arriving from Shenzhen ...

Whenever reports surfaced about the harsh conditions on Wong Kar-wai’s sets, mainstream media and fans often brushed off his tyrannical habits as the quirks of a genius. This time, it feels different.

With China’s box office relay tradition, every movie’s success becomes a win for Chinese cinema. When one film breaks a record in China, the previous champion often celebrates with a playful and ...

These days have been filled with tension and anger in the city of Jiangyou (江油市), Sichuan, after a rare, large-scale protest broke out following public outrage over a severe bullying incident and how ...

China has a thriving gaming culture with far-reaching impact — not just on pop culture, but on language too. Even those who aren’t into gaming inevitably use expressions that come from it. RealTime ...

What’s in your water? Would a water by any other name taste as good? That’s the main gist of the topic that’s been trending these days after Chinese consumers found out the Wahaha water they purchased ...