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China

Society8 min

Shenzhen: how a fishing village became the tech capital of the world

From special economic zone to innovation megacity: Shenzhen embodies China's tech revolution. Huaqiangbei, maker culture, startups and futuristic urbanism.

July 2, 2026Read

China

Society8 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.

July 1, 2026Read