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How Phone Culture Is Reshaping Chinese Society

How Phone Culture Is Reshaping Chinese Society
Bloomberg Technology Thursday 02 July 2026, 13:35 UTC 1 min read
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Jul 2nd, 2026 How Phone Culture Is Reshaping Chinese Society Think smartphones dominate American culture? China may have taken the mobile-first lifestyle to another level. On this episode of the Odd Lots podcast, Dan Wang, author of Breakneck, joins Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway to discuss how phone culture is reshaping Chinese society — from ordering a croissant for delivery in minutes to livestreaming shopping trips at the mall.

Jul 2nd, 2026 How Phone Culture Is Reshaping Chinese Society Think smartphones dominate American culture? China may have taken the mobile-first lifestyle to another level. On this episode of the Odd Lots podcast, Dan Wang, author of Breakneck, joins Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway to discuss how phone culture is reshaping Chinese society — from ordering a croissant for delivery in minutes to livestreaming shopping trips at the mall.
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