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Shanghai Adult Expo: Hugging Robots, Talking Dolls, Toys That Learn


SHANGHAI — Robots that hug, dolls that whisper, toys that know your heartbeat. At this year’s adult products expo in Shanghai, cutting-edge pleasure technologies included lifelike responses to touch and emotion, blurring the line between human connection and machine interaction. The three-day international adult products expo, which opened April 18, brought together more than 400 exhibitors from around the globe. Showcasing a wide range of … Continue reading Shanghai Adult Expo: Hugging Robots, Talking Dolls, Toys That Learn

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No Lease, No Hassle: Young Renters Check Out Hotel Life


With 24/7 gyms and laundry service, more young people are opting for long-term hotel deals over the traditional rental market. After graduating from university in 2022, Hu Weiwei faced the typical struggles of renting an apartment in China’s northern city of Tianjin: hefty upfront payments, vague lease contracts, and unpredictable landlords. “For someone with social anxiety like me, dealing with landlords is the worst part. … Continue reading No Lease, No Hassle: Young Renters Check Out Hotel Life

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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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Women Take a Stand in China’s Youth Fishing Craze


SHANGHAI — In her hat, mask, long pants, and long sleeves to shield herself from the sun, 30-year-old Chen Yawen doesn’t fit the image many in China have of an angler. But beside a pond at a “fishing experience center” in downtown Shanghai, she assembled her black Shimano brand fishing rod with the precision of a professional, threading the line and carefully selecting a lure. … Continue reading Women Take a Stand in China’s Youth Fishing Craze

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