AI has spread across China with startling speed. Ten people describe what it now allows them to do, what makes them uneasy about it, and what life might look like without it.
As China’s attention economy matures, creators face constant pressure to produce, adapt, and remain visible in an increasingly crowded and competitive system.
Zhan Beibei
1d ago
Historian
While plenty of Chinese AI users see the new technology as a tool for creativity and convenience, others use it just to not fall behind.
Zhang Yashu
Apr 03
Writer
After the loss of her grandfather, Zhang Yashu struggled to process her grief. Then, swept up in the rush of ritual and family, she discovered how the physical customs of bidding a loved one farewell could be a powerful act of remembrance.
A Shaolin master explains how kung fu and meditation training in China helped basketball prodigy Victor Wembanyama reach the next level.
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