3 facts from the life of the Chinese, proving that this people are characterized by creative thinking (8 photos)

These three unexpected facts about the life of the Chinese prove that this resourceful people will not be lost in difficult life circumstances and will be able to find a way out, if not from hopeless, then from difficult situations for sure.

1. Student resourcefulness





When you are a poor student, you want to look attractive, but there is no money for expensive products, then you can use the experience of Chinese students.

One day last year, a college student named Sun Zhongwei, who was living on a budget, saw a post on the social media site Xiaohongshu about a new and unusual way to save money: replacing expensive skin toners with mineral water.



The idea was simple: instead of using expensive face masks, simply apply a few cotton pads soaked in mineral water to your skin. Given the high cost of skin care products, she decided to give it a try.

And others followed. And it quickly transformed a modest bottled water company into the country's most popular cosmetics brand.





Until this year, Wahaha Group was about as unfashionable as it gets. Even for a water brand, it was known for being cheap and simple. Its distilled water costs just 2 yuan a bottle.

But in recent months, the company has become an unexpected favorite among China's Gen Z, with topics like "Wahaha face masks" and "Wahaha purified water" racking up millions of views on social media.



While Wahaha is considered safe for most people, some users are skeptical about its effectiveness.

On Xiaohongshu, the advice on using bottled water as a skincare product can be surprisingly detailed, although the science behind it is questionable.

The Wahaha face mask craze is a good example of how consumers are finding creative ways to stick to their budgets without sacrificing their desire for safe, quality products.

2. Banned Heroes



Chinese audiences love vertical series made specifically for mobile screens called microdramas. Regulators have called on the booming industry to ditch a string of raunchy characters, from "tyrannical CEOs" to "evil mothers-in-law."

The National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA) has argued that the trend not only makes microdramas "deviate from reality" but also damages the image of certain social groups, especially older women.

These directives are another sign that Chinese authorities are starting to take a closer look at the micro-drama industry, which is quickly becoming one of the most popular forms of entertainment in China.

But micro-dramas have quickly become known for their exaggerated, sometimes ridiculous plots, featuring sadistic businessmen, schemers, mothers-in-law and cruel grandmothers.

The regulator has called on creators to abandon this type of trope, as well as “fables” and “absurd artistic devices.”

The rise of the tyrannical CEO has led micro-dramas to stray from social realities and logic.



The regulator suggested that microdramas should instead feature role models of entrepreneurs and promote values ​​such as patriotism and innovation.

In a separate notice, it also drew attention to the way microdramas portray middle-aged and elderly people, saying that these characters often become stereotypical, greedy, sexist and cruel.

Older characters should be portrayed as kind, loving, wise, independent and resilient. This approach aims to move away from deliberately creating conflicts and blurring values ​​in the narrative.

3. Unexpected speculation



A passenger was arrested in China for an unexpected crime - selling a seat on the subway.

He sold his seat during the morning rush for 5 yuan. But the public reacted negatively to such an arrest.

A man surnamed Zhou, who lives and works in the new Lingang area, posted on social media on December 19 that he was offering his seat on Line 16 of the Shanghai Metro during the morning and evening rush hours.

Line 16 is packed in the mornings, as it connects the suburban area of ​​Lingang with the city center.

Zhou said that he boards the train at the final station, where he is guaranteed a seat. He said that he starts his journey at 7:30 a.m. and gets off at Huinan or Xinchang station, which is near his office. Now, anyone can buy his seat after getting off.

The man said that he has already done the same service twice for the same passenger. Two other passengers paid in advance, but Zhou was unable to secure a seat even at his station.



The Shanghai subway operator said it was against such actions, since subway seats are open to everyone and should be allocated on a first come, first served basis. And not as a means for enterprising citizens to make extra money.

But in reality, there is no law in China that would prohibit this, which means that Zhou ended up somewhere in the gray area. He was detained simply for allegedly disturbing public order, which is highly questionable.

It is more likely that he was arrested to prevent others from doing the same and to prevent such profiteering from becoming widespread.