Month: November 2024

Business

Donkey Burgers to Farm Tales: The Podcasts Giving Rural China a Voice


As a podcast featuring Chinese comedians, “One-sided Point of View” can get raucous. On an episode discussing weight loss, the hosts laughed uproariously throughout an 81-minute discussion that spanned their peak weights, chafing clothing, sweating in private places, the pleasures of late-night donkey-burger takeout, and an occasional bit of toilet humor. “I never sat on a white sofa again,” one guest ended an anecdote as … Continue reading Donkey Burgers to Farm Tales: The Podcasts Giving Rural China a Voice

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Culture, lifestyle, urban China, youth trend

Stone Cold Craze: Why China’s Gen Z Is Falling for Pet Rocks


It doesn’t chirp, purr, or wag its tail; nor does it fetch, cuddle, or respond to its name. In fact, it doesn’t do much of anything besides sit quietly. But for a growing number of young Chinese, that’s exactly the appeal of owning a chongwu shi or “pet rock.” Inspired by the animated movie “Minions: The Rise of Gru,” where the character Otto treasures a … Continue reading Stone Cold Craze: Why China’s Gen Z Is Falling for Pet Rocks

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