RADII looks at why young Chinese consumers are obsessed with retro tech and analog life amidst heightened advances in AI. In a world increasingly shaped by AI and hyper-connectivity, a not-so-quiet ...

Discover how Nike used an authentic herbal soup experience on Ersha Island to connect with local runners and redefine brand engagement for youth culture. Forget glossy billboards and celebrity ...

We look at Moonshot AI's impressive new Kimi K2 reasoning model, how it has outperformed major competitors, and how new, small-budget releases like this from China are now par for the course. Remember ...

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 ...

Soon after his suicide in 1989 at the age of 25, Hai Zi’s poems about nature, loneliness, and the fleeting nature of yearning and happiness began inspiring a generation of steadfast, fiercely ...

Though Darlie's English name changed in the 1980s, its racially-charged Chinese name has remained intact until today Darlie, the Chinese toothpaste brand infamous for its blackface packaging, will ...

In Shanghai, a new wave is sweeping the city — sorting garbage. The unexpected trend comes about as a result of the new Domestic Waste Management Law, which went into effect on July 1st. The law ...

We've discovered how fun Chinese Google Maps is, thanks to Chinese-speaking residents living abroad who are creatively translating map spots. Have you ever switched your Google Maps to the Chinese ...

From popularity to credentials, we explore how China's strict new rules for KOLs who are discussing professional topics are transforming its influencer landscape. This isn’t just curbing ...

Discover the captivating history of the Xiá Nǚ, China's trailblazing female warrior who defied gender norms from classical literature to global cinema. A version of Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio ...

We delve into how designer Guanyuan Ji's brand transforms traditional Chinese aesthetics for a new generation with myth-inspired goods and sold-out collections. At just 27, Guanyuan Ji has emerged as ...

If you’re into alt music and haven’t heard of Baybeats before, consider this your introduction to your next favorite annual music fest. The year is 2002. Singapore’s alternative music scene thrives, ...