Bike-sharing has become popular in China, which tops global tables for the number of such programmes. But, unlike Didi Chuxing and Airbnb, these initiatives don’t constitute true sharing as the bikes are all owned by companies. Consequently, people are treating the bikes with less care.

From airbags to parking sensors, the modern car has seen decades of functional refinement. Chinese automaker Geely is now seeking to bring the car distribution and ownership model up to speed with Lynk & Co, a new brand that’s ready to challenge the conventions of the auto industry.

How are Gen Yers redefining the 'Chinese dream'? What are young and wealthy travellers looking for when they head abroad? And how is a homogenous society diversifying? This Cultural Snapshot uses local stats and case studies to explore behavioural norms shared by Chinese people in 2018.

Rapidly shifting market forces have made China the largest and most sophisticated digital (and notably mobile) payment market in the world. In turn, these forces are also changing consumer behaviour and pushing the country’s consumers towards a society that no longer uses cash.