杜冠锡

I run a small corner shop in Beijing. This space, smaller than 20 square meters, supports my family’s livelihood while also reflecting the harsh reality of retail today. To be honest, running a small shop isn’t what it used to be—profits are slim. Rent increases annually, utilities cost more, and goods are pricier to source. Yet I can’t casually raise prices, or customers will stay away. For that reason, profit margins are razor-thin: for example, I earn just a few cents on a bottle of soda....

“My dream was just to eat enough and sleep well at the beginning” My name is Fang Yuhe, and I am a high school student in my third year. I was diagnosed with depression in 2024. Before the diagnosis, I always prioritized my studies, pushing myself to learn without considering my own psychological needs. I feel there is not much difference in my condition before and after taking medication; it feels like I am exhausting my physical health every day. I don’t have dreams. I have been searching...