From 'anti-polished' aesthetics to performative burnout, we present our latest four Chinese internet buzzwords defining youth culture. Translating to “the quality of feeling genuinely alive,” this ...

Spending habits are changing from online to offline worlds, and this phenomenon is driven by Gen Zs and millennials. RADII breaks down the newfound pursuit for the tanglible. Inside a dimly lit ...

Once the humble, sugar-dusted secret of Jakarta's street vendors, Martabak Manis has escaped to become a global sensation: a humble pancake transformed by matcha and modern toppings, its generational ...

China’s metro stations are emerging as unlikely hubs for romance, where busy young commuters search for love between train transfers. China’s marriage markets (also known as “matchmaking corners” or ...

This Chinese chain, which markets itself as Japanese, is rapidly growing from a "two-dollar store" into a retail giant Picture walking down a New York City street, and seeing an enticing, ...

A Tibetan boy from Litang has been catapulted to internet fame in recent weeks It’s been a month since Tibetan boy Ding Zhen first hit social media, but discussions over him and every aspect of his ...

The former Beatle has a bone to pick. In an appearance on the Howard Stern Show, McCartney called China’s wet markets “medieval” and “obscene” in the era of Covid-19. “It wouldn’t be so bad if this is ...

Japanese anti-aging skincare brand SK-II has once again impressed and inspired Chinese audiences with its new ad, “The Expiry Date.” In it, different women confront the societal pressures of marrying ...

This Qixi Festival, singles have been using the meme to express romantic defeatism Chinese social media has been overflowing with images of Pepe the Frog, also known as the “sad frog meme,” to the ...

We Tried is a series where RADII staff try out unique foods, experiences, and phenomena in China. Drop us a line if you have a suggestion. In China, there’s more to your average TCM/massage parlor ...

A viral report from “People” magazine sheds light on the human impact of China's ubiquitous food delivery systems One of the most shared articles today on Chinese messaging app WeChat is “Delivery ...

The sudden seizure of Jackie Chan's luxury condos has raised questions Two of Jackie Chan’s luxury mansions in Beijing — including the home where his son was infamously arrested for distributing ...