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[Vox pop] How do Chinese people see AI?

In recent years, China has become one of the fastest-moving players in the global AI race. AI is now becoming part of everyday life for many Chinese people. And now, amid the sweeping changes triggered by this technological wave, ThinkChina’s Lu Lingming and Yi Jina speak with some Chinese to hear what they really think about AI today.

Lu Lingming

[Vox pop] ‘Not all Chinese, but always Chinese?’ How Chinese tourists are seen overseas

Chinese tourists often spark debate in global travel circles: admired for their spending power, yet frequently criticised online for behaviour such as cutting queues or littering. ThinkChina’s Yi Jina and Lu Lingming speak with foreign travellers and mainland Chinese tourists about how these images are formed and how fair they are.

Yi Jina

[Vox pop] Can young people in China afford a home today?

In China, the price-to-income ratio has long been among the highest in the world, with home prices in some major cities reaching levels that would take over 30 years of income to match. And now, after four years of declining prices triggered by the country’s real estate crisis, ThinkChina’s Lu Lingming and Yi Jina speak with some Chinese to hear how they view the housing market today.

Lu Lingming

[Vox pop] Chinese parenting: Tough love or just tough?

Chinese parenting is often seen as strict and demanding, yet it is also rooted in profound love. As a new generation reaches adulthood and reflects on how they were raised, many are beginning to understand their parents’ choices and redefine what good parenting truly means.

Yi Jina

[Vox pop] Can young people in China find jobs?

With graduation season just over, millions of young people in China are leaving campus life behind and bracing for what comes next. But competition is fierce, and finding a job is not easy. ThinkChina’s Lu Lingming talks to some people from China to hear their thoughts.

Lu Lingming

[Vox pop] Do Chinese still need to learn English?

In China, English has long been a core subject from primary school to university. But years of exam-focused learning have led many to question its value. ThinkChina’s Lu Lingming and Yi Jina speak with some Chinese to find out their thoughts.

Lu Lingming

[Vox pop] Can China trust its food?

From time to time, China’s media highlights troubling food safety incidents — from “lymphatic meat” and rotting fruit being chopped up and resold, to sauerkraut stomped on with bare feet. On social media, the list of issues is even longer. But just how common are these problems? How serious can they get? And do people still trust the food they eat? ThinkChina’s Yi Jina and Lu Lingming find out.

Yi Jina

[Vox pop] Inside the craze: What people think about China’s blind box culture

In recent years, a wave led by Chinese brands like Pop Mart turned blind box culture from a niche Gen Z favourite in China into a global obsession. ThinkChina’s Lu Lingming and Yi Jina speak with blind box collectors in Singapore to find out more about this blind box trend.

Lu Lingming

[Vox pop] What the Chinese really think about gaokao

Gaokao, China’s national college entrance exam, is a life-defining moment for millions. More than just a test, it’s a turning point — and for many, the only way out. ThinkChina’s Yi Jina and Lu Lingming speak with young Chinese as they reflect on the pressures, fairness and weight of this high-stakes system.

Yi Jina

[Vox pop] Do Chinese workers get enough benefits?

While headlines often focus on China’s intense work culture, what about the benefits that come with the job? Across industries and company types, workers in China are navigating different systems of perks and expectations. ThinkChina’s Lu Lingming and Yi Jina get people from different regions of China to share their thoughts.

Lu Lingming

[Vox pop] Cash is king: The practical shift in Chinese spending habits

As the economy slows and the trade war drags on, Chinese consumers are changing the way they spend. Whether on daily necessities or big-ticket purchases, caution is the dominant mood, but it’s not without signs of resilience and adaptability. ThinkChina’s Yi Jina finds out.

Yi Jina

[Vox pop] Is the concept of campus hunks and babes common in China?

The tradition of crowning the most attractive students with titles like 校花 (campus babe) and 校草 (campus hunk) remains a common part of school culture in China. As social media’s influence grows, how is this tradition evolving and should it stay? ThinkChina’s Yi Jina and Lu Lingming hear what some Chinese people have to say.

Yi Jina