The 'new China' in Thailand: ‘if you want hope, you have to leave

Chinese citizens exhausted by relentless pressure at home are building new, slower lives in Chiang Mai, Thailand, part of a trend nicknamed the 'run philosophy'.

An intimate look at why a generation of Chinese people are quietly choosing to leave in search of calm.

After 30 years of relentless growth and capitalism, a new trend has emerged in China. The search for a simpler, calmer life is leading some Chinese people to seek a life abroad. The trend is so popular that it’s gained i

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