A must-read deep dive into China’s common prosperity drive
How Bubble Tea conquers the world
An evolutionary history of how bubble tea rises from its humble origin to a global addiction.
Behind China Tutoring ban: role of education
China tutoring ban is not a fight for ideology. Government felt compelled to reinstate education to its rightful place because it underpins social stability.
Debunked: 4 myths of China table tennis dominance
In the world of table tennis, there are three tiers of excellency: good, great and China. And China table tennis dominance is not just a coincidence.
China Covid exit strategy: no easy way out
When it comes to China Covid exit strategy, the country has become the victim of its own success.
China newsletter: Sesame Express #6
Welcome to our latest China newsletter and join the discussion on Lunar New Year travel restrictions, China’s subtitle army and short video giant Kuaishou.
The legend of Moutai
How did a fiery throat-burning liquor become an elite drink and an instrument for speculation? Check out our in-depth report behind China’s Moutai mania.
China newsletter: Sesame Express #5
Welcome to the 5th edition of our China newsletter, covering community group buying, MIT scientist Gang Chen’s arrest and China’s post-90s generation.
76 Days in Wuhan, gone but not forgotten
Review of Oscar-nominated documentary “76 Days”. A raw and harrowingly truthful recount of Wuhan’s tragic lockdown at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
China newsletter: Sesame Express #4
Welcome to the 4th edition of our China newsletter and join our discussion on tech’s toilet problem, female standup comedians and EU China investment agreement.