Why China’s Gen Z is turning to spirituality - Asia Specific podcast, BBC World Service
Description: China’s young people are turning to temples, fortune-telling, tarot, and spiritual products, not necessarily because they’ve found religion, but because they’re looking for something to hold onto in uncertain times.
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They’re worried about jobs, incomes and the future, and many are seeking luck, reassurance, and a sense of control. For some, that means burning incense at a temple or asking for their fortune. For others, it means buying bracelets, charms, and other products said to bring good fortune.
And businesses are taking notice. Brands and temples alike are tapping into a growing “spiritual economy”, turning ancient traditions and modern mysticism into products and experiences for a new generation.
On this episode of Asia Specific, host Mariko Oi speaks to Fan Wang, a BBC senior journalist who has been following the trend, and Jing Zhang, a freelance journalist based in Hong Kong who has reported on China’s “spiritual economy”. Together, they try to unpack if this is a genuine revival of spirituality or simply another way for young people to hedge their bets when the future feels increasingly uncertain.
00:00 Cliff Tan explains what is Fengshui
01:04 Introduction
02:30 What is China’s “spiritual revival”?
05:05 Why more young Chinese in China are turning to spirituality
06:50 How companies in China are embracing the “spiritual revival”?
08:30 Interview: A Chinese resident explains the rise of spirituality in China
09:55 How social media played a role in the rise of spirituality in China
12:08 Are young people in China becoming more religious?
14:49 How is the Chinese government reacting to this rise in spirituality among youths
17:29 Is this “spiritual revival” in China a fad?
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Presenter: Mariko Oi
Producers: Derek Cai, Rachel Lee, Cordelia Lee
Camera: Muhammad Firdaus Bin Mohd Ansary, Fahmi Jamal, Khairul Danish Bin Mohd Roslee
Editor: Bill Birtles
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They’re worried about jobs, incomes and the future, and many are seeking luck, reassurance, and a sense of control. For some, that means burning incense at a temple or asking for their fortune. For others, it means buying bracelets, charms, and other products said to bring good fortune.
And businesses are taking notice. Brands and temples alike are tapping into a growing “spiritual economy”, turning ancient traditions and modern mysticism into products and experiences for a new generation.
On this episode of Asia Specific, host Mariko Oi speaks to Fan Wang, a BBC senior journalist who has been following the trend, and Jing Zhang, a freelance journalist based in Hong Kong who has reported on China’s “spiritual economy”. Together, they try to unpack if this is a genuine revival of spirituality or simply another way for young people to hedge their bets when the future feels increasingly uncertain.
00:00 Cliff Tan explains what is Fengshui
01:04 Introduction
02:30 What is China’s “spiritual revival”?
05:05 Why more young Chinese in China are turning to spirituality
06:50 How companies in China are embracing the “spiritual revival”?
08:30 Interview: A Chinese resident explains the rise of spirituality in China
09:55 How social media played a role in the rise of spirituality in China
12:08 Are young people in China becoming more religious?
14:49 How is the Chinese government reacting to this rise in spirituality among youths
17:29 Is this “spiritual revival” in China a fad?
Watch more episodes of Asia Specific here 👉🏽 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz_B0PFGIn4c3njIxB0KHuO8SS2mBMtUc
Instagram: @bbcworldservice
Email: asiaspecific@bbc.co.uk
Presenter: Mariko Oi
Producers: Derek Cai, Rachel Lee, Cordelia Lee
Camera: Muhammad Firdaus Bin Mohd Ansary, Fahmi Jamal, Khairul Danish Bin Mohd Roslee
Editor: Bill Birtles
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