Emotional Escape in China: How a Meaning Crisis Is Reshaping Chinese Society and Its Youth
China’s extraordinary economic rise has created stability, efficiency, and global power — yet beneath this success lies a quiet crisis. As traditional belief systems fade and collective meaning weakens, millions turn to entertainment, drama, fantasy, and digital immersion as emotional escape. This in-depth article examines why emotional escape dominates Chinese society, when it fails, what can replace it without religious language, and how meaningful conversations can realistically begin in China today.
