Ranked among China’s 'happiest cities' for the past 16 years, can Chengdu's formula be copied?

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While other parts of China grow more “involuted”, marked by excessive competition and pressure, observers and locals say Chengdu appears to strike a better balance between growth and well-being. CHENGDU, Sichuan: It is a chilly afternoon in Chengdu, and one of its most popular parks is anything but still. At the Heming Tea House, located in the heart of the city’s sprawling People’s Park, crowds of visitors - from elderly residents, couples and students to influencers and tourists - are