Capybaras are becoming Gen Z in China's favourite animals to look at online. Seen as icons of tranquillity and emotional stability, they embody the relaxed lifestyle and unwavering self-assurance that the youth aspire to emulate at a time of growing loneliness, anxiety and work discontent.

Older adults in China are searching for suitors in an unlikely location – IKEA. Widows, bachelors, and divorcees flock to these locations as an alternative to matchmaking services and dating apps. However, many are simply looking for someone who can support them as they near the end of their lives.

Gen Zers in China are facing widespread uncertainty, disillusionment in the corporate world, and record-high rates of youth unemployment. By reviving traditional home altars in a digital incarnation, Huawei is helping them regain control and balance in their daily lives.

For more authentic travel experiences, Chinese youth are taking 'citywalks' that bypass popular attractions and instead focus on keeping off the beaten path. This vacation style reflects how people are delving into their heritage to feel a sense of escapism in the face of ongoing anxieties.