The "Business Running" Craze.

A unique social trend is sweeping through China's corporate world in early 2026, as office workers swap boardrooms for running tracks. Known as "business running," the trend involves professionals meeting peers and clients for runs to build bonds and network. Many large firms in Beijing and Shanghai have formalized fitness regimes, making marathon training part of the official work culture. Simultaneously, the "China Chic" movement has evolved into a global social media trend. Young people are increasingly adopting lifestyle habits rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), such as "preventive treatment" and specific wellness diets, which has gained massive traction on platforms like TikTok under the "Becoming Chinese" lifestyle aesthetic.

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