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Indie Hopes and Creativity at China’s Largest Board Game Convention
Board games have supposedly been played in China for 4,000 years. But are local designers ready to take the industry to new heights?
New Goal for Coal: The Struggle to Repurpose China’s Abandoned Mines
Former mines are being turned into public gardens and tourist attractions as China looks to a post-coal future, but the transition has not been smooth
The Boom of College Admissions Counseling in China
Complicated admissions policies and a cutthroat job market have made college application consultation a lucrative business in China, but the quality of service is often subpar
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
Chinese Entrepreneurs Strive to Be Online Celebrities, Despite the Risks
Tech-related businesses are encouraging their workers to create an online presence, and encountering many of the pitfalls that fame can bring
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 Pet Psychics Promise to Bridge the Species Gap
Netizens are turning to “pet communicators” to improve their relationships with their furry friends, despite a lack of science behind these animal psychics
12 Hours in the Lipstick King’s E-Commerce Empire
Amid the fervor of Singles Day, a 12-hour livestream with e-commerce luminary Li Jiaqi unveils his many talents beyond mere marketing savvy
Creativity Meets Constraint: China’s Video Games Head to Overseas Markets
Chinese game developers hoping to dodge bureaucracy and make profits abroad still face problems with localization
Is China’s Pet Boom Over?
Sluggish consumption and a push for animal adoption are weighing on China’s once-hot pet market
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