The Sudden Death of a Man Who Told Chinese Kids How to Succeed NYT | China By: Vivian Wang 26 March 2026 at 21:01 The influencer Zhang Xuefeng was known for no-nonsense, some said cynical, advice about how to win in China’s educational rat race. He died at 41.
For China’s Jobless Young People, Hostels Are the Place to Be NYT | China By: Vivian Wang 1 November 2023 at 17:00 Chinese backpacker hostels offering bunk beds for a few dollars a night have become hubs for the anxiety and ambitions of job-seeking youth.