Digital Life

Dive in to China's vibrant, hugely diverse internet culture and discover how tech is changing young people's lives across the country

Young China Vs Overwork: Viral Posts Spotlight Ridiculous Job Demands

Unfair employment practices are once again causing outrage on Chinese social media

By Lu ZhaoApril 28, 20210

For the second year, Labor Day will coincide with five days of continuous leave, but netizens are unhappy that it is ruining their ...

By Bryan GroganApril 26, 20210

In an over-the-top promotion for mobile game Princess Connect! Re:Dive, Bilibili used drones to create anime characters and a giant QR code

By Feifan LiApril 21, 20210

A virtual version of Angelababy made it to the star-studded Dior Pre-Fall 2021 show at Shanghai Fashion Week season.

By Siyuan MengApril 14, 20210

What if your parents were able to access your dating profile history...

By Siyuan MengApril 1, 20210

19-year-old Chinese beauty and dance influencer Abbily has garnered broad public support following an announcement online

By Siyuan MengMarch 31, 20210

Having sleep problems? So are 300 million people in China

By Lu ZhaoMarch 19, 20210

One of China's biggest music streaming platforms has become an unlikely gathering place for Leftist-leaning young people

By Ting LinJanuary 19, 20210

A Tibetan boy from Litang has been catapulted to internet fame

By Lu ZhaoDecember 14, 20200

Unable to own the means of production, young workers have turned to the production of memes

By Jake NewbyOctober 27, 20200