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Why Temu and Shein Are Rewriting the Rules of ShoppingShort Take
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Why Temu and Shein Are Rewriting the Rules of Shopping

Two Chinese apps changed how the world buys things. Here is the story behind them.

Jul 24, 2026
Douyin vs TikTok: The Same App, Two Different WorldsField Report
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Douyin vs TikTok: The Same App, Two Different Worlds

The Chinese version of TikTok is not a copy. It is a completely different universe.

Jul 18, 2026
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China's Social Credit System: What It Actually Is (And Isn't)Field Report
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China's Social Credit System: What It Actually Is (And Isn't)

No, it's not a Black Mirror episode. The real story is both less scary and more interesting.

Jul 26, 2026
The Chinese Internet Slang You Need to Know in 2026Guide
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The Chinese Internet Slang You Need to Know in 2026

From '666' to 'AWSL' — the digital language of China's young netizens.

Jul 22, 2026
The Great Migration: 3 Billion Trips in 40 DaysField Report
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The Great Migration: 3 Billion Trips in 40 Days

Every Chinese New Year, the world's largest human migration happens in China. Here is how it works.

Jul 20, 2026