“The divide between big cities and small towns is increasingly blurred when it comes to consumption,” Li, who is in her 30s, told Sixth Tone. Li’s observation underscores a shift happening in China’s ...

Cities in China are classified into tiers based on population ... with a district population of “only” 4 million (relatively small by Chinese standards)—recorded a 7.8% increase, according ...

Motorcycle ride-hailing services offer cheap, quick rides in smaller Chinese cities, but questions remain around safety rules ...

[Photo/Xinhua] As China's county economies continue to thrive, more customers from lower-tier cities and towns are seeking affordable and high-quality coffee drinks. In a small town of Huojia ...