Life

Humorous Adaptation
A few brave souls have ventured to export Western humor on to Chinese stages in Shanghai

Home away from home is difficult. To combat this, expats have simply transferred some favored elements of their home countries’ entertainment scenes to China. (Now, everyone in metropolitan China knows where boisterous laowais congregate at night.) Occasionally, the opportunity arises for a group of likeminded entertainers to build upon their interests and develop it into a form of income. Comedy is no exception.

Starting from scratch

Circular Economy
China has a huge trash problem, and recycling could go a long way to addressing it
Magic Kingdom
Its order and cleanliness are a bit surreal, but Singapore offers entertainment on par with any theme park
Home, Sweet Home
A new index on the quality of life in Chinese cities
E-bike Boom
Cheap and efficient electric bikes pose a threat to safety and the environment
New Vernacular
Contemporary Chinese architecture is at an inflection point
Playing Out
With surging demand for live music, China’s music festivals are proliferating
Drive Yourself
Car rentals offer a new way to get out of the city and explore China
Organic Growth
Naturally grown food is becoming more popular with Chinese consumers concerned about food safety
Indulgenck Kingdom
Thailand, the famed Buddhist stronghold, welcomes Chinese visitors with delights from designer shopping in Bangkok to luxuriating at the beach resort