How Xu Jie, a 28-year-old entrepreneur from Shanghai, is building a logistics tech company that connects China’s supply chains with the world. From Port City Childhood to Global Vision Xu Jie (28) grew up in Shanghai, a city defined by its bustling ports
How He Fang, a 29-year-old diplomat, is bringing China’s Gen Z perspective to global climate negotiations. From Local Roots to Global Platforms He Fang (29) grew up in Nanjing, surrounded by historical reminders of China’s resilience. As a teenager, she excelled in debate
How Chen Rui, a 27-year-old researcher, is giving voice to China’s Gen Z economic challenges and shaping the policy debate. Growing Up in a Time of Transition Chen Rui (27) was born in 1997 in Wuhan, just as China’s economy was entering the
How Liu Yan, a 24-year-old strategist, is shaping China’s digital culture and inspiring the next wave of creators. A Generation Born with Smartphones For many in China’s Gen Z, childhood memories are not just textbooks and playgrounds, but also touchscreens and social feeds.
How Wang Hui, a 26-year-old entrepreneur, is building inclusive payment solutions for rural China’s digital economy. From Village Markets to Digital Wallets Wang Hui (26) grew up in Henan province, where weekly markets were the heart of village life. Farmers sold vegetables with
How Li Qiang, a 25-year-old AI entrepreneur, is building smart healthcare tools for China’s hospitals. Growing Up in the Age of AI Li Qiang (25) was born in Shenzhen, a city that transformed from fishing village to tech powerhouse within a generation. Surrounded
How Zhang Rui, a 19-year-old self-taught coder, is turning rural classrooms into coding labs and inspiring China’s digital future From Rural Schoolbooks to Python Scripts Zhang Rui (19) grew up in Guizhou province, a mountainous region better known for agriculture than for tech.
Closing the Education Gap Education inequality has long been a challenge in China: urban schools in Beijing or Shanghai have world-class resources, while rural schools in Gansu, Guizhou, and Yunnan often struggle with teacher shortages. Now, a new wave of Gen Z entrepreneurs
A New Face in Chinese Diplomacy At just 27, Yang Fan has emerged as one of China’s youngest voices in international diplomacy. Representing China at climate and technology summits, Yang brings a perspective that blends sustainability, innovation, and youth engagement. His rise reflects
Alibaba, Tencent, and Huawei compete as global rivals retreat. China’s cloud computing market has become a fierce battleground in 2025, as domestic giants fight for dominance while Western providers retreat under regulatory and political pressures. With businesses and governments shifting more services online,
