The Chinese Generation Z refers to the generation born between 1995 and 2010. They grew up in the era of digitization and globalization, significantly different from previous generations. Due to social, economic, technological, and other factors, Generation Z in China often experiences a sense of separation during their growth process. This article will explore the common problem faced by Generation Z in China, which is a sense of separation.

Generation X, born between 1965 and 1980 in China, is experiencing a tug of war between the collective and the individual. They seek a balance between traditional values and modern pursuits, facing social, economic, and personal growth considerations. This requires weighing different interests and values when making decisions and striving to find an appropriate balance point for themselves. Generation X, the generation of our parents, grew up during a crucial period of transition in Chinese society, from a closed to an open society and from a planned to a market economy. They witnessed significant societal changes and experienced firsthand the transformation of values. My mother lives in such a vast environment, shaping her personal experiences.

In the first two parts, we learned about some common issues between Generation X and Generation Z, which are caused by their different social environments. The "sense of pull" of Generation X and the "sense of fragmentation" of Generation Z can indicate that their views on "individual" and "collective" are very different. Both generations are slowly accepting this lifestyle and making their own changes.