Articles By: Jessica Schwartz

Shanghai’s Booming Business Scene

In the summer of 2010, Trevor Squier and Henry Hu traveled to Shanghai for an MBA program through Boston University. The two spent four months developing a mock business plan to bring customized T-shirts to China’s highly competitive market based on the popular design-to-order U.S. company Threadless.

Business & Technology June 22, 2011 8:17 am 1 comment

Rural Youth Set Sights Beyond the Village

Rural Youth Set Sights Beyond the Village

Like teens in the United States, 18-year-old Wu Jinxing relishes the idea of leaving home someday. Unlike even his peers elsewhere in China, however, Wu, who was born and raised in Xiejiaqiao, a rural village of 800 residents outside Hangzhou, might not have a choice if he wants to find a wife.

Featured - Society & Culture, Society & Culture June 17, 2011 6:02 am Comments Off

Students Learn English Beyond the Classroom

Students Learn English Beyond the Classroom

Wei Bairang couldn’t help but be intrigued when she was given a handout during English Corner, a weekly English conversation club at Beijing’s Renmin University: “Beware of Virgins – they increase divorce rates!”

Featured - Society & Culture, Global China June 15, 2011 7:38 am 2 comments

Younger Generation Darkens A Tradition

Younger Generation Darkens A Tradition

The old saying “Yi bai zhe bai chou” (“A white complexion is powerful enough to hide several faults”) has been widely accepted in China – until recently, that is. Today, tanning salons are beginning to open and entice young men and women to darken their skin for roughly $1 a minute.

Featured - Society & Culture, Society & Culture June 6, 2011 3:50 am Comments Off