Young consumers from Generation Z are redefining their drink choices, moving away from traditional flavors in favor of more experimental and meaningful options. This demographic approaches food and beverages with intent, prioritizing how these choices fit their lifestyles, emotional needs, and personal identities. As a result, drinks have become expressions of individuality, providing moments of comfort and connection. The transition to beverages such as...

Author Jung Chang reveals how Wild Swans chronicled three generations, exposing hidden China stories, family struggles, women’s lives, and emotional truths that reshaped global understanding. She says China has grown restrictive again, blocking her return, while stressing writers must remain fair, research-driven, and emotionally honest when documenting lived history today.