Sixth Tone

Literally meaning “cattle and horses,” 牛马 (niú mǎ) has become a popular online shorthand for China’s overworked, undervalued employees.

“It’s not all about graphics: The real impact of the game will be measured in whether it frees Chinese game designers to pursue their ambitions.” https://lnkd.in/g-URCXpj

Since ancient times, paper decorations depicting the moon-walking Jade Rabbit, as well as figurines of the Rabbit God, have been key components of this traditional Chinese holiday. Read more: https://ow.ly/bbOP50ToTsM

Once a symbol of celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival, mooncakes are now at the center of an unexpected underground economy. This season, it’s not just the cakes being exchanged, but the vouchers used to buy them. https://ow.ly/nVEA50ToX0f

According to state news agency Xinhua, beginning 2030, the minimum number of years required to receive pensions will gradually increase from 15 to 20 years. https://lnkd.in/epQFYkv4

In central China, the nexus of the country’s diamond industry, new technologies caused a boom in synthetic diamond production; now, with prices falling through the floor, companies are wondering what’s next. Read more: https://ow.ly/QrEh50ToaF3

China’s first ever class of elder care degree holders has been in hot demand since graduating this summer, with job vacancies outnumbering jobseekers six to one at some university career fairs, the state-owned Workers’ Daily reported on Monday. https://lnkd.in/gBec5Hhj

The book chronicled Hu Anyan’s struggles while unemployed, recounting his experiences in various jobs — from security guard to courier — and how he found refuge in reading and writing during challenging times. Read more: https://ow.ly/5XFZ50To9Ux

Can the wildly popular title win more space for auteurs in China’s gaming industry? https://ow.ly/YRT450To4kn

“Young people’s yearning for the countryside is more than what we could have imagined. The vigor they bring with them to rural areas, as well as their willingness to work hard out in the country, also exceeded our expectations.” https://ow.ly/vksV50TnHHB