The chapter explores the complexities of the online book market, highlighting consumer expectations for discounts, cost considerations for publishing houses, and challenges faced by traditional bookstores. It discusses the evolving relationship between e-commerce platforms and publishing houses, disputes over terms and conditions, and the impact of new players like video streaming platforms on the market.
At the end of 2023, China had nearly 300 million people aged 60 and above. The supply of elderly care services, in various shapes and forms, affects almost every family, and ultimately everyone. We introduce an experimental initiative in east China's Hangzhou City that seeks to inject a dose of youthful vigor into elderly care institutions. On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Brandon Yates