Young people in China are fangirling over a professor who gets their anxiety
China's economy and tech have developed at breakneck speed, but there is plenty worrying its Gen Z.
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"When in doubt, ask Biao Xiang."
— Biao Xiang , Academic
"Everyone knows where the issue is, but they are reluctant to look at it. Sometimes it is too painful to look at, or they don't have a way."
— Biao Xiang , Academic
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China's economy and tech have developed at breakneck speed, but there is plenty worrying its Gen Z.
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