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3 articles
Immeubles de bureaux tech à Shenzhen, Chine
ChineseSociété8 min

996: the work system that is burning out China

Investigation into China's 996 system, where tech employees work from 9 AM to 9 PM, 6 days a week. Origins, backlash, the tang ping movement, and reforms.

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Groupe de femmes dansant le guangchangwu sur une place publique en Chine
ChineseSociété8 min

Guangchangwu: the Chinese grannies who make public squares dance

Discover guangchangwu, the phenomenon of collective dancing on public squares in China. Origins, controversies, social impact, and 100 million participants.

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Lycéens chinois passant le Gaokao dans une salle d'examen
ChineseSociété8 min

The Gaokao: the exam that decides the fate of eleven million Chinese students

Everything you need to know about the Gaokao, China's national university entrance exam. History, social pressure, intensive preparation, and impact on Chinese society.

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