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I Sacrificed 16 Years to the Mines
Miner-poet Chen Nianxi tells the harrowing story of his years working as a blaster underground
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My Years as a Wildlife Rescue Worker
From observing giant pandas in the high-altitude forests of Sichuan to raising baby badgers in Nanjing city—what’s it like working to protect wildlif…
SOCIETY
The Time My Son Wore a Skirt to School
The father of 7-year-old Lele explains why he supported his son's decision to wear a skirt to school, despite the inevitable backlash
LIFE
My Mother Was a Sex Worker
A young woman reminisces about growing up and learning about love, life, and family in the red-light district
LIFE
My baby was born with a rare disease—should I let him die?
A father from Shandong recounts living with a child with a congenital illness
SOCIETY
Connecting would-be Chinese parents with American surrogates
An insider of the American surrogacy industry shares stories about practice banned in China
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I worked in a Chinese massage parlor in America
An immigrant from China's Fujian province recalls her life as a masseuse in New York after the Atlanta shootings
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My Mom Was a Vietnamese Bride
One woman's story of being trafficked from Vietnam and sold for marriage in China
SOCIETY
Stories from China’s Spring Migration, Part 2
A boat trip gone awry and kindness from strangers: more reminisces from China’s busiest travel season
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Stories from China’s Spring Migration
Memories of homecoming and misadventure during China’s busiest travel season
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