Alex Lew, CFAAge Limits for Job ApplicantsThe Impact on China's Society and Possible Solutions3 min read·Mar 26, 2023----
Alex Lew, CFA“The Charm and the Horror: The Tragic Tale of a Handsome Killer and his Fearful WifeThe story of Wang Wei and Zong Xizhen is a disturbing example of how toxic masculinity and societal expectations can have deadly…4 min read·Mar 19, 2023----
Alex Lew, CFA“Dirty Models”: The Price of Easy Money in China’s Trendy Social CirclesIt’s a trend that’s been making waves in certain circles in China: the rise of “peripheral girls,” also known as “dirty models.” These…4 min read·Mar 19, 2023----
Alex Lew, CFAExposed: China’s Live Streaming Hosts Use Fabricated Stories to Sell Ordinary Food as Miraculous…Mr. Li from Pingyao, Shanxi, discovered that his mother had become obsessed with a certain live streaming platform on her phone. According…4 min read·Mar 15, 2023----
Alex Lew, CFAJD.com Launches Hundred Billion Subsidies Promotion to Boost Competitiveness in E-Commerce MarketOn March 6, 2023, JD.com launched its “Hundred Billion Subsidies” promotion on its app, 20 hours earlier than originally planned. The…2 min read·Mar 11, 2023----
Alex Lew, CFAChina’s Real Estate Market Shows Signs of Stabilizing as New-Home Prices Remain Stable in FebruaryChina’s real estate market has been a cause of concern for the country’s economy, which has been struggling to recover from the COVID-19…2 min read·Mar 8, 2023----
Alex Lew, CFAChina’s Professional Networking Sites Are Turning into Matchmaking PlatformsWith the rise of the digital economy, employees of China’s internet giants are becoming the ideal partners in the love and marriage market.6 min read·May 4, 2022----
Alex Lew, CFAChina’s Pet Economy: Millennials Choosing Pets Over BabiesLed by a younger generation of modernised pet owners, China’s pet industry is growing rapidly.6 min read·Apr 9, 2022----
Alex Lew, CFABargaining for Love — The Sky-High “Bride Price” in ChinaWith the hefty “bride price” reaching new highs in recent years, it is increasingly recognised as a serious, national-wide social concern…6 min read·Mar 8, 2022----
Alex Lew, CFAYoung Adults in China Are Living Beyond Their MeansMany working young adults in China developed a “Jing Zhi Qiong” (精致穷) lifestyle. Living out of their budget, they finance their affluent…7 min read·Mar 8, 2022----