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China’s Logistics Network Powers Medical Response

Many of China’s unicorn companies, responsible for the creation of China’s formidable logistics system, have assisted in various emergency initiatives.

The Greatest Difference Between 2003-SARS and 2019-nCov Crises is the Rise of China Tech

Many have compared the 2019-nCoV outbreak to the 2003-SARS epidemic. Indeed, the two unfortunate public health crises have a great number of similarities, from the culprit of the virus to the symptoms and the timing of outbreaks.

Wuhan Coronavirus and SARS belong to the Same Species, but not the Same Cluster

The 2019 new coronavirus belongs to the bat SARS-like cluster, while the SARS virus belongs to the SARS cluster.

China’s Nationwide Quarantine Is a Win for Productivity Apps and a Fiasco for Co-working Spaces

The recent coronavirus outbreak dramatically increased the penetration of productivity apps on the Chinese market, which in turn will likely accelerate the digitization of local enterprises.

Wuhan Coronavirus Outbreak Could be the Dawn of Vegan Meat, Remote Work and More

Wuhan Coronavirus Special Edition from Tech Buzz Extra Buzz.

Wild Meat: The Notorious Culprit of Wuhan Coronavirus Outbreak

Ever since the outbreak of the coronavirus, pictures of bat soup were circulated on social media, bringing along with it a chiroptophobia (fear of bats).

How Bad Is the Coronavirus Really for China’s Economy?

Experts are currently foreseeing a decline in China’s economic growth to roughly 5.6% from the already relatively low 6.1%, which will bring global economic growth down by 0.2%.

Coronavirus Exposes Xenophobia Worldwide

As millions of Chinese travel abroad, they are greeted with skepticism, plagued by a stigma resulting from paranoia about the coronavirus.

WeChat’s New Paywall Function Is the Future of Online Content, Even if It Makes You Angry

Having arguably a better understanding of Chinese consumers than any other company in the world, WeChat came up with a witty solution to cracking the local mentality.

4 Reasons The Farewell Deserved an Oscar

If there is one thing The Farewell and its director Lulu Wang did wrong, it was being too brutally honest, about the in-between-ness of Chinese-American immigrants, the differences between Eastern and Western culture, and the feelings that come as a loved one passes away.

Here Are China’s Fastest Growing Cities

While China’s tier-one and tier-two cities keep rapidly expanding, making us marvel at the speed and quality of their development, the really astounding action is happening elsewhere.

Systemic Shortfalls in Medical System Behind Violence Toward Doctors

In this solemn corner of the Civil Aviation General Hospital in Beijing where everything proceeds as usual, chrysanthemum flowers pile up to form a small mountain, covering over the portrait of the deceased.

Data Science: R-Ladies Coding Community Sparks an Exciting New Chapter in Beijing

The R community has established its intended goal and agenda in Beijing, with only great things to come for the data science community.

After Years of Derision, China’s Internet Celebrities Finally Win Mainstream Success

Li Jiaqi and Li Ziqi became Internet celebrities through different paths, but both of them are examples of a new era in the Chinese wanghong (Internet celebrity) economy.

The Chinese “Copycats” of Burning Man

Some say that “decommercialization” might be the way to localize Burning Man in Mainland China, as neither Dragon Burn and Gobi Heaven has achieved what Burning Man has done in the U.S.

Is Freezing Eggs a Feasible Solution to the Reproductive Anxiety of Chinese Women?

Xu Zaozao (pseudonym), is a 31 year-old single Chinese woman working in Beijing, who wants to get her eggs frozen. After inquiring about her age, health conditions, medical history, the doctor's biggest concern was her marital status.

Here Is How Ucommune Could Beat WeWork Hollow

As Asia’s biggest office space provider Ucommune is preparing to repeat its rival’s miscarried feat, the question arises as to what it can offer that WeWork couldn’t.

Convenience or Concern? China’s Rampant Biometric Data Collection

Chinese citizens enjoy a level of digital convenience in their daily lives that cannot be matched by any other nation.

Luxury Brands Are Digitizing, and China Is Their Fiercest Digitizer

According to McKinsey’s 2019 China Luxury Report, the driving force behind the burgeoning Chinese premium goods market are the post-80’s and post-90’s generations.

Is Generation Z in China the Generation in Debt?

Installment consumption habits of Generation Z in China are driving the whole nation towards a new consumption model. And it doesn’t seem like the model is going to die down in the coming decades.

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