In this debut episode of China Decoded, we explore "Tang Ping" (Lying Flat)—the buzzword defining a generation of young Chinese people rejecting the rat race. Is it just laziness, or is it a silent protest against the brutal "996" work culture?
Join me as we bridge the gap between East and West, comparing this movement to Western "hustle culture" and decoding the real meaning behind the headlines.
In this episode, you will learn:
The cultural context behind the "Lying Flat" movement.
Two essential Mandarin slang terms: 躺平 (Tǎng Píng) and 内卷 (Nèi Juǎn).
Why young people are choosing to do the bare minimum.
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