Published: January 31st, 2025,
Last updated: January 31st, 2025

The Tsutaya bookshop chain was once considered a symbol of bourgeois sophistication thanks to its unique focus on literature, lifestyle and selected accessories. But those days are probably over. In Shanghai, a once-popular store in the Moho Mall closed its doors for good last week – and it’s not the only one. Money is tight and the Chinese middle class no longer buys enough books. However, some still come to linger – after all, browsing doesn’t cost a thing, and why not take a selfie while you are there?