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The Ubiquitous Street Snack That’s Neither Noodle Nor Roll
“Grilled cold noodle (烤冷面)” is a popular street delicacy to sate late-night cravings
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The Desert City Remembered for a Tragic Poet
Delingha in Qinghai was made famous by revered poet Haizi, now the city is trying to use that fame to boost tourism
SOCIETY
The High Barriers to Accessibility in China’s Cities
Inclusion vs. reality for four disabled people in four different cities
SOCIETY
Class Struggles: Vocational Schools Still Fail to Provide Opportunities to Students
Dogged by social stigma and lack of resources, vocational high schools fail to give students the education they need to succeed in modern China
ENTERTAINMENT
The Murky Management Companies Behind China’s Biggest Internet Stars
Li Ziqi, one of China’s most popular vloggers, has fallen out with her management company—what does that mean for the industry?
NEWS
Power Down: Coal Shortages Leave Millions Cold
Soaring coal prices and environmental protection policies have led to power cuts and lack of heating this winter
SOCIETY
Signs of the Times: Why Chinese Sign Language Users Struggle to Understand Each Other
China has 20 million sign language users, but regional varieties and misguided policies mean they still struggle to communicate
SOCIETY
Hidden in Plain Sight: China’s Visually Impaired Still Struggle to be Seen
A lack of braille signage and braille education continue to present barriers for China’s visually impaired
BOOKS
Myth and Mechas: “Iron Widow” Sees Historical Figures Piloting Robots | Book Review
Wu Zetian defeats giant robot (and the patriarchy) in new novel
FEMINISM
The Low Bar for Online Defamation in China
Several women have been falsely accused of promiscuity and “money worship” online, highlighting a lack of legal protection against internet rumors
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