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Jul 3, 2026 · Industry Insights

Understanding “Beng Laotou” and “Beng Ayi” Through Two Analytical Models

The article examines the Chinese livestream scams known as “Beng Laotou” and “Beng Ayi,” interpreting them as manifestations of emotional capitalism, analyzing their three operational stages, trust‑signal dynamics, and the technological and market forces that turn them into a scalable industry.

BourdieuChinese internetdemographic trends
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Understanding “Beng Laotou” and “Beng Ayi” Through Two Analytical Models
Model Perspective
Model Perspective
Jun 30, 2026 · Industry Insights

Why “Asking for Face” No Longer Works in Modern China

The article analyzes why Han Hong’s public plea for “face” at a movie premiere sparked a nationwide meme, explaining through social‑exchange theory, the handicap principle, and changing social structures why such a request now functions as a negative signal rather than a persuasive one.

Handicap Principlecultural trendsface culture
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Why “Asking for Face” No Longer Works in Modern China
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Model Perspective
May 27, 2026 · Product Management

Decoding “All Good” Signals: Principal‑Agent Theory & Bayesian Inference

The article explains how everyday workplace interactions can be modeled with principal‑agent theory and Bayesian updating, showing how to infer a manager’s hidden intentions from explicit and implicit signals, illustrated by a product‑manager case study and practical guidelines for building priors, handling noise, and avoiding bias.

bayesian inferencedecision makingmanager intent
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Decoding “All Good” Signals: Principal‑Agent Theory & Bayesian Inference