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Chinese Millennials, a Curious Mix of Consumerism and Nationalism

Chinese Millennials might well be the most unique group of people. Typically, the world’s Millennial population is characterized by a consumerist lifestyle and excessively liberal beliefs that scoff at the idea of nationalism, choosing to profess their “world without borders and divisions” ideologies. Even though the Chinese Millennials are as consumerist as their Western counterparts, ...

Nspirement Staff

Two Chinese young women shopping.

Chinese Youth’s Self-Identify: Dirt-Poor and Ugly

According to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), China is economically growing, income and wealth inequalities are narrowing, and the citizens all live satisfactory lives. But one look beyond the Party propaganda reveals a society that is struggling with inequality so much that it’s now a trend among educated Chinese youth to call themselves “dirt-poor” and ...

Armin Auctor

Poor Chinese housing.

Bad Day at Work: Taiwanese Delivery Guy Ploughs Into Ferraris

A 20-year-old Taiwanese, Lin Chin-hsiang, has been asked to pay approximately US$390,000 (12 million Taiwanese dollars) in damages after he crashed into four Ferraris worth a combined estimated value of US$2.8 million while delivering an order. To his good fortune, the people of Taiwan seem to have taken pity on him and have chipped in ...

Nspirement Staff

No More Foreign Content in Chinese Textbooks

With the trade war against the U.S. still going strong, China is introducing new policies that seek to control foreign content in school textbooks and media. The move is a clear signal that Beijing would rather keep its public ignorant of global realities if it means that the Communist Party can continue in power. Controlling ...

Nspirement Staff

Writing Chinese characters.

Teenagers’ Addiction to Social Media and Its Consequences

While parents and teachers are well aware of addictions like alcohol, drugs, and smoking that affect teenagers, many remain woefully unaware of addiction to social media. According to a report by Common Sense Media, the number of teenagers who own smartphones more than doubled from 41 percent in 2012 to about 89 percent in 2018. ...

Nspirement Staff

Social media on a smartphone.

How Millennials Are Fooled Into Unrealistic Travel Expectations

Millennials are today the most likely demographic to spend money on travel when compared to Baby Boomers and Generation Xers. Given that they are at their peak physical condition, earning an attractive income, and have little to no family responsibilities, it is understandable why many choose to spend money exploring the world. However, the millennials ...

Jack Roberts

A lake in the mountains.