The North Face launched a pop-up camp experience in Shanghai, aimed at people seeking escapism from city life through experiences that reconnect with nature and the outdoors. The event appealed to not only adventure seekers but also the Urbancore fashion trend loved by young Chinese fashionistas.

Solar terms that mark seasonal shifts are often used in Chinese customs, but brands have recently been using them to revive tradition. With young Chinese citizens seeking a connection to nature amid modern pressures, promoting breaks in nature for wellbeing can also help strengthen ties to culture.

Canada Goose, a brand known for its luxury winter apparel, has amassed a sizeable fanbase in China by navigating the tricky domestic market and consumer expectations. As Chinese shoppers are increasingly seeking brands that subtly communicate status, can functional luxury meet this desire?

Why are China’s youth giving up their hard-earned credentials to become ‘full-time children?’ How did rest become an act of rebellion? How has the pandemic affected shopping habits in China? This Cultural Snapshot uses local stats to explore the behavioural norms shared by people in China in 2024.