8 things you should know about Chinese shopping culture
The truth is, I hate shopping. But something happens when I go to China. Something in the air — either the around-the-clock manufacturing or the settling dust of a run-away economy – turns me into a rabid consumer.
Read MoreThe rich in China changing their lifestyle, seeking simplicity
In recent years, Chinese wealthy consumers have shown their great purchasing power. However, some people like Duan Yan who are a part of the middle class begin to pursue minimalism and giving a second thought on what they need in life.
Read MoreChinese civil servants starting businesses
The number of civil servant examination applicants is just 1.4 million this year in China, dropping by 7.5% to the lowest in history.
Read MoreStatistics: 50% of permanent residents live outside 5th ring road in Beijing
Beijing Bureau of Statistics says that the city has seen a steady decline in the growth rate of permanent residents in the city in the past five years.
Read MoreWhy single mothers are so rare in china
I have never met a single mother in China. Not one. Do they exist? Sure, but even in a country of 1.4 billion people, they are few and far between.
Read MoreWhy Japanese choose China as top destination for studying abroad?
It was the first time that the number had surpassed that of Japanese studying the U.S. since the research started in 1983.
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