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Travel, youth trend

Neon Genesis: How a ‘Scrolling’ Wall Made a Border City Go Viral


If buildings could talk, this one in a small Chinese city bordering the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea might wonder how it became an icon. By day, it’s just another eight-story commercial block: Pedestrians weave through, delivery scooters zip in and out, and shopkeepers chat in both Chinese and Korean. Then the sun drops, and the building switches on. The façade fractures into rows of … Continue reading Neon Genesis: How a ‘Scrolling’ Wall Made a Border City Go Viral

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Culture, Marriage, Uncategorized

The Wedding Planner Reviving Naxi Traditions in Lijiang


YUNNAN, Southwest China — As the wedding party steps out into Lijiang’s old town square, curious tourists flock to the group, dazzled by their traditional Naxi attire. Many question whether the pomp and ceremony is a performance. In fact, the Saturday afternoon spectacle is the real wedding of groom He Libao, 29, and bride Duan Jing, 21, both members of the Naxi, one of China’s … Continue reading The Wedding Planner Reviving Naxi Traditions in Lijiang

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Business

China’s Year-end Bonus Game Has Just Started


The end of the year is approaching. This means that Chinese employees start to look forward to their annual year-end bonuses (年终奖). It is a tradition in China that can be both stressful and pleasant for full-time workers: is the boss finally giving out that promised bonus, or do they have to wait another season? The year-end bonus became a hot topic on Sina Weibo … Continue reading China’s Year-end Bonus Game Has Just Started

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Culture, Media

“Too Loud, Too Rude”: Switzerland Introduces Separate Trains for Chinese Tourists


Switzerland has introduced special coaches for Chinese tourists, as locals consider them to be ‘loud’ and ‘rude’. The news has triggered mixed reactions amongst Weibo’s netizens. According to China’s National Tourism Administration (中国国家旅游管理局), China now sends more tourists abroad than any other country in the world. The number of Chinese outbound tourists exceeded 100 million in 2014, spending $155 billion. Although destination countries welcome the … Continue reading “Too Loud, Too Rude”: Switzerland Introduces Separate Trains for Chinese Tourists

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Culture, Marriage, Society

“Divorced Yet?” – Why China Has a Soaring Divorce Rate


The divorce rate in China increased to 3.9 percent over the last year, with 3.63 million couples bringing their marriage to an end, according to the latest data released by the Ministry of Civil Affairs. The rate has been rising for twelve consecutive years since 2003. “Have you divorced today?” (今天你离了吗) has recently become a common joke between Chinese people. While some blame China’s social … Continue reading “Divorced Yet?” – Why China Has a Soaring Divorce Rate

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