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China

Culture7 min

Hongbao: the art of the red envelope in China

Everything about hongbao, the red envelopes of money given at Chinese New Year and other big occasions. Traditions, amounts, etiquette and the digital turn.

July 6, 2026Read

China

Business & Tech12 min

WeChat: the super-app that does everything

The full history of WeChat, the Chinese super-app that redefined digital life. Messaging, mobile payment, mini-programs, social network: how one application became a social operating system.

June 29, 2026Read