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In recent months a question that once lingered in private conversations has burst onto China’s social‑media feeds: “Why should girls go to big cities?” The hashtag #女孩子为什么应该往大城市走# has trended on Weibo, sparking a debate that pulls together urban planners, feminist scholars, employers, educators and, most importantly, the women themselves. While no single activist or celebrity is championing the slogan, the discussion reflects a complex web of economic, cultural and policy forces that have, for four decades, nudged millions of Chinese women from villages and small towns toward the nation’s megacities.

Fashion & Beauty

Zhao Liying’s Long‑Hair Livestreams Spark Viral Fashion Frenzy and Lucrative Brand Partnerships

Zhao Liying, one of China’s most beloved television stars, has been turning heads again – this time not on a drama set but on a series of livestreams in which she flaunts a cascade of long hair. The “Zhao Liying long‑hair livestream” has become a viral talking point on Weibo and other social platforms, drawing praise for her refreshed look, her seamless brand partnerships and the way she uses live streaming to stay connected with fans.

Tech

Baidu’s AI New Business Surpasses 100 Billion Yuan, Marking a Milestone in China’s Tech and Global AI Race

Baidu’s latest quarterly report turned a modest milestone into a headline‑making moment: for the first time, revenue from the company’s AI‑new‑business segment topped 100 billion yuan, a 34 percent jump over the same period a year ago. The surge was recorded in the second quarter of 2025, when Baidu posted total revenue of 327 billion yuan, core earnings of 263 billion yuan and a net profit of 74 billion yuan—up 35 percent and comfortably beating market forecasts. While the numbers alone are impressive, analysts and observers are already dissecting what the breakthrough means for China’s tech landscape, the global AI race, and the everyday lives of millions.