The era of digital transformation presents Chinese youth with both opportunities and challenges. Recent developments—the success of DeepSeek, the popularity of Ne Zha 2, and the migration of ‘TikTok refugees’ to RedNote—highlight these cultural and technological shifts. Meanwhile, groundbreaking innovation and intensified competition are reshaping the job market, industries, and work ethics. Join our workshop to learn how Chinese youth are navigating these changes. Salina Li’s (BJ 2022) article was also a Highly Commended selection in the private markets & alternative category for her investigations article on the world’s most expensive skyscraper, The Center.