Editor's Letter

AI tools haveneverbeenmoreaccessible，and we are witnessing the transformative effects firsthand.In China's classrooms， both educators and students are facing anunprecedented technological leap that promises to revolutionize how knowledge is acquired.AI is also helping rural China address challenges like an aging population and pest control，while easing the paperwork burdens of grassroots officials.Meanwhile， China's savvy merchants are leveragingAI abroad to boost sales.Dive in to explore the lateststridesof AIin China.

Beyond AI， we spoke with adults living with ADHD to understand how they navigate diagnostic challenges， longstanding societal stigma，and the support found in online communities.As China's economy shifts， many supermarket chains are in decline， except for Pangdonglai， aregional chain inHenan thatstandsoutasa rare success story thanksto its distinctive，if hard-to-replicate，retail model.We also explored Beijing's livelyacademic bar scene， where a lecture often costs the price of a cocktail.

From the booming ACG industry and the rise of bistros servingsouthwesterncuisine toXinjiang's stunningAltay regionand innovative tourismina Yunnanvillage， this issue offers a vivid glimpse into the dynamic culture of contemporary China.Enjoythe read！

Liu Jue ManagingEditor