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The Young Chinese Lottery Shop Owners in It to Win It
Following a renewed fervor for scratch cards among young people, a new generation of lottery shop owners have entered the market hoping to get rich and retire early
Bye Bye Bie: Behind Southern China’s Vanishing Turtle Farms
As the coastal town of Humen urbanizes, the softshell turtle industry, which boomed in the 1990s, is losing its appeal
China’s Gen Alpha Kids: Gambling Cards, Chasing Happiness
Is the latest card craze an unhealthy addiction for children or a lifeline for small-town shop owners?
The Quest for Quiet: Can “Reverse Travel” Save China’s Tourists From Holiday Crowds?
Between crowded tourist hotspots and boring small towns, young vacationers struggle to find a middle ground
Scavenging for Door Plates: The Forgotten Stories of Urban Villagers
How one married couple made a museum out of scavenged belongings, honoring the stories of China’s migrant workers
Barbe-Queue Again: How Zibo Broke the Curse of Short-Lived Virality
One year after Zibo blew up online, why are tourists still pouring in?
Behind the Fame: What Makes a Viral Travel Destination?
How cities fight for tourists with social media marketing and enhanced hospitality, despite the strain visitors place on local infrastructure
Before Forever: The Rise of Prenuptial Agreements in China
More young Chinese are signing prenuptial agreements before marriage, but are they enforceable?
Parallel Worlds: How A Lifestyle App Shed Light on China’s Education Gap
Anxiety has grown among China’s rural students as the internet provides them with glimpses into the lives of their more privileged urban peers
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