SocietyChina’s ‘academic idol’ Xiang Biao says he understands a generation’s anxiety
The 54-year-old anthropologist Xiang Biao has unexpectedly become an “idol” for young Chinese people. Speaking in Singapore, he addressed anxiety linked to jobs, relationships, competition and rapid social change, using ideas such as “suspension” and the “nearby” to describe their situation.
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BBC Chinese★★★☆☆2026-09-27 01:35Original
China’s ‘academic idol’ Xiang Biao says he understands a generation’s anxiety
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