We Tried is a series where RADII staff try out unique foods, experiences, and phenomena in China. Drop us a line if you have a suggestion. In China, there’s more to your average TCM/massage parlor ...

Soon after his suicide in 1989 at the age of 25, Hai Zi’s poems about nature, loneliness, and the fleeting nature of yearning and happiness began inspiring a generation of steadfast, fiercely ...

“It requires time to have the design confidence — to see enough horrifying design interpretations of Chinese culture to actually give you the confidence to say ‘I’m going to speak for China now.’” Lin ...

The tech giant recently announced Wan Streamer, an ultra-realistic AI model that sees, hears, and responds in real time. But is this highly-advanced digital human what Gen Z really wants? Alibaba has ...

We look at how this art exhibition creatively explores period stigma by inviting the public to celebrate menstrual health openly. Shenzhen’s CDAC (Design Capital Art Center) recently hosted a 13-day ...

Though Darlie's English name changed in the 1980s, its racially-charged Chinese name has remained intact until today Darlie, the Chinese toothpaste brand infamous for its blackface packaging, will ...

Meet the 'crispy' Gen Z patrons mixing Traditional Chinese Medicine with nightlife in a bid to save themselves while getting wrecked. Picture this: you walk into a bar ready for a wild, loose night ...

The FIFA tournament officially started last Thursday. Out of 48 teams, China has not made it in again. Yet from high-tech sponsorships to Mexico City’s transportation system, China has become the ...

RADII explores the unlikely history of Yunnan specialty tea Dianhong, communist-era trade in the 20th century, and Poland’s enduring taste for Chinese black tea. Did you know that since the last ...

As the saying goes: Healthy is Wealth. Macau's Beyond Expo brought us some unique and handy wellness gadgets this year. Here's RADII's list of favorites from one of Asia's largest tech shows. This ...

From prepaid memberships to queue rewards, chains across China are finding new ways to keep diners coming back — and make long waits feel a little less painful. For many young diners in China, time is ...

The liminal horror of the Backrooms has reached China, but creators have added a localized twist: inescapable Mixue and Luckin Coffee branches. Have you ever clipped out of reality and found yourself ...