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Welcome to China’s Most International Small Town

Despite being a small county-level city 300 kilometers from Shanghai, Yiwu has 10,000 foreign residents from over 100 countries

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The Battle Over Privacy in Chinese Street Photography

After a recent scandal, street photographers face backlash for invasion of privacy and targeting young women

Elizabeth Gonzales

July 18, 2023

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“Girls Should be Brave”: A Feminist’s Bumpy Journey in a Chinese Small Town

While reconciling with her own trauma, 32-year-old An Chi hopes to bring feminist ideologies to her small hometown

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Glimpse Inside China’s Vanishing Garment Hub

As the garment industry of Guangzhou’s Kanglu area winds down to its last days, TWOC captures life in for the 100,000 workers and factory bosses in i…

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Redefining Red: How Chinese Women Are Fighting Period Stigma

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Deadly Summit: Why Chinese Climbers Flock to the World’s Highest Peak

Despite the dangers and exorbitant cost, Chinese climbing enthusiasts have joined a global craze for conquering the Earth’s highest mountain

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Living With Pandas: What It Means for Locals in Sichuan

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Can Chinese Fans Win the War Against Ticket Scalpers?

Despite fan boycotts and government crackdowns, China’s ticket scalpers continue to turn profits with high prices

Tan Yunfei (谭云飞)

June 20, 2023

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Last Lockdown: Why Are China’s Campuses Still Closed to the Public?

Months after “zero-Covid” policies disappeared around China, many colleges and universities still have yet to lift campus entry restrictions

Rebecca Wang

June 19, 2023

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My Gender Doesn’t Make Me Bad at My Job

Meet the women succeeding in male-dominated industries in China

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June 13, 2023

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Mixing Equality: Why is it So Hard for Women to be Bartenders in China?

Female bartenders in China share the reality of navigating their male-dominated profession

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Why Are Sad Frogs Invading China’s Streets?

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