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China told its officials to tighten their belts. Did they go a notch too far?

This is the first story in a three-part series exploring the domestic economic challenges China faces as it navigates an…

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How young Chinese travellers are fuelling a cruise ship holiday boom

After graduating from Fudan University’s prestigious MBA programme this year, Dong Wenxin wants to keep in touch with his fellow…

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Opinion | Labubu’s rise reflects hitmaker ability of China’s digital ecosystem

The global frenzy around China’s Labubu, the candy-coloured monster character with the mischievous smile adorning bags, desks, streets and social…

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China’s coffee lovers skip urban grind for a rural buzz, but is cafe craze sustainable?

She seldom visits the same suburban cafe twice. Asa Jin has her cuppa, takes in the view, snaps her share…

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The Chinese migrants turning their UK homes into Temu and Shein warehouses

In Kevin Zhang’s quiet, two-storey house in Gloucester, hundreds of parcels blanket the living room floor. Each package – shipped…

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Chinese graduates in UK turn to gig work amid job crunch: ‘it helps me survive’

Mark Lin had always dreamed of a career in the arts. As he finished his fine arts degree at a…

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How a Chinese AI start-up helps Nike, Gap, Urban Revivo predict fashion trends

Founded in 2018 at fast-rising Chinese technology hub Hangzhou, capital of eastern Zhejiang province, Zhiyi Tech is focused on compiling…

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Chinese students reconsider UK degrees as fees rise, visa rules tighten

After she graduated last summer, Aroma Wu quickly realised that if she wanted a career in China’s tech industry, she…

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China’s internet watchdog cracks down on false financial claims, stock touting online

China’s top cybersecurity watchdog, in coordination with financial regulators, has shut down over a dozen social media accounts for spreading…

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Out of luck: how a global downturn took the shine off China’s crystal industry

Crystals – shimmering stones believed to carry “healing powers” and “fortune-boosting energy” – are captivating consumers worldwide. On TikTok, the…

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