Fran Lu
Reporter, Culture
Fran has been a reporter since 2014, mainly covering social and cultural stories about China. She writes about lifestyle, social trends and youth culture.
Fran has been a reporter since 2014, mainly covering social and cultural stories about China. She writes about lifestyle, social trends and youth culture.
Areas of Expertise:
Society, culture, artLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
Facing a hyper-competitive academic market, young educators must publish, secure grants, teach under tight deadlines to avoid dismissal.
Unlike today’s inks made from industrial pigments, ancient Chinese ink was produced using soot from burning natural plants or animal oils.
Pop-up ads frustrate everyone; their exit buttons are hard for sighted users to find and nearly impossible for the visually impaired to locate.
Expat diner praises boy’s ‘five-star service’ for setting the table, gifting drinks, and encouraging slow eating.
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Trend highlights a growing market of convenient, time-saving services for people lacking the energy for daily chores.
For some children, consuming the very assignments that weigh them down offers a playful way to ease crushing academic pressure.
Salon charged 10 to 20 times the market rate; a single multi-procedure lip tattooing session cost a staggering US$6,000.
On Chinese e-commerce platforms, some vendors sell missing-child flyers for about 3 yuan (45 US cents) each to help buyers raise awareness.
One individual even admits to chewing on dog chew sticks to help alleviate severe exam anxiety.
Pair faced criticism from family for their modelling videos, with one relative telling them to ‘act their age’.
Traditional Chinese values emphasise family as a collective, where parents typically share wealth with children, regardless of age.
Document further alleges that Fu and Zeng misused university research funds for personal gain, calls into question Zeng’s academic integrity.
Chen draws a parallel between running a business and exploring the world – both require perseverance through challenges.
After an IUCN listing, black-market prices for the viper soared past US$150,000 each, but Chen refused all offers to sell them.
Growing popularity of TCM – noted for being milder and having fewer side effects – is largely driven by ageing pet population.
Huang says the doctor saved his life and gave him a second chance, and his gratitude has transformed into a profound passion for medicine.
One shop sells around 15,000 items per month, with bestselling products ranging from US$1.5 to US$7.5, comparable to a budget meal.
China’s Civil Code shields Good Samaritans from civil liability for accidental harm during rescues.
A local mother commissioned 17 short dramas in six months, finding it both entertaining and therapeutic.
Show producer reveals concept stems from curiosity about how awareness of mortality shapes young people’s perspectives on life and love.
Many call the new convenient set-ups ‘futile,’ pointing out that lack of registry offices isn’t what’s keeping people from getting married.
Wei’s venture into supplementary education prompts criticism that he is profiting from his fame at the expense of his academic reputation.
After finishing the punishment, Yang was left unable to stand properly and struggled to walk.
Woman follows ‘bigu,’ a Taoist fasting technique based on the belief that it can lead to transcendence and immortality.
While silent on allegations, Zhongshu reiterates a sentiment from Nolan interview, ‘We live in an age that demands apology from greatness’.
During his isolation, Li lived off the land by growing corn, raising livestock, and fishing, with the nearest grocery store 3km away.
Incident sparks viral online memes, as Chinese parents famously nickname their expensive children with this specific term.
Camp organisers assert that their primary aim is to instil an appreciation for the challenges associated with labour and earning money.
While critics question the scientific accuracy of these online diagnoses, many believe the content provides crucial validation for victims.
Classified as a 5A-level tourist attraction, Laojun Mountain remains off-limits to foreigners due to its proximity to a military base.
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