Archive - Following the Yuan

Why do Chinese workers may need 996 insurance? 💼 | Following the Yuan

Discussions about 996 may have faded, only because the general public has reached a consensus to oppose it. However, overworking is possibly worsened…

Dec 1 •

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November 2024

‘People Like Me’: We Need to Talk About China’s Invisible Blue-Collar Workers 🦺 | Following the Yuan

China isn’t typically associated with classism, but on some levels, it embodies it even more unapologetically than societies elsewhere actively…

Nov 29 •

Endless business closures, through the eyes of a Chinese consumer 👀 | Following the Yuan

A lot of business models in China were built during the economic upgrade era, betting on a better tomorrow where people would continue to spend…

Nov 24 •

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#56: Non-incidental public violence 😞, the COVID Graduating Class 😞, Clampdown on emotions 😞 | Following the Yuan

Bikes have become an outlet for unexpressed emotions. Just weeks ago, Halloween costumes served a similar role. While not all such expressions are…

Nov 20 •

The late late reaction of the Trump victory that no one asked for (2/2) | Following the yuan

When you read China-related in English, it’s usually filtered through something like an air purifier, sifting out misinformation and conspiracies…

Nov 10 •

The late late reaction of the Trump victory that no one asked for (1/2) | Following the yuan

Aa non-US citizen, I worry that Trump values (not Republican values) are going to persist and infiltrate all over the world.

Nov 9 •

Why am I optimistic about Starbucks China ☕ | Following the Yuan

Before making sweeping changes, Starbucks HQ must recognize that their self-perceived premium status does not exist in China.

Nov 4 •

October 2024

#55: Double 11 🛒(Is Ralph Lauren a victim?), The fall of gym membership model 🏋🏻‍♀️(Will's and ClassPass) | Following the Yuan

Following the Xinjiang cotton controversy, Ralph Lauren, Burberry, and Nike have become targets of consumers' discount strategies under Double 11's…

Oct 23 •

#54: National holiday edition (tourism, box office, stock market) 😃| Following the Yuan

China’s EOH (end-of-holiday) story always comes with a bang — in tourism numbers, box office, and this year, in the stock market.

Oct 9 •

September 2024

[OOO] Yiwu International Trade Market and Beixiazhu e-commerce village 🎥 | Following the yuan

from the POV of a potential merchant

Sep 27 •

#53: 🥮 Mooncakes and Kanye 🥮 | Following the Yuan

Plus a heart-to-heart.

Sep 19 •

Why are stores closing in droves in China's tier-1 cities?

This isn’t indicative of a looming decline in China, nor is it representative of the entire country. However, it does signal the beginning of a paradigm…

Sep 11 •

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