Key Points
There is a bright spot, however.Young people are busy traveling, taking advantage of the free timethere are few good jobs out there aswell as the consumer power that comeswith a deflationary economy..
As China entersthe month-long Lunar New Year travel season, expectations are high that young millennials and Gen Z, inspired by hit TV shows such as Divas on the Road, will be touring around..
Entertained by the southern potatoes,"a nickname given to tourists wrapped in layers of winter clothes, locals offered visitors free rides across the city..
The government installedsmall, warm houses as well as an artificial moon above a local Russian Orthodox Church, to provide better lighting, and cater to a generation obsessed with taking Instagram-worthy selfies..
Those digital nomads hanging out in Dalifornia,"a nickname for Dali insouthwest China,known for itseastern Himalayan scenery and work-life balance, may just be able to find their soulmates and business partners,too..
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