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Dead When Wed: Ghost Marriages in China
In conservative regions of China, death is no obstacle to marriage
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Badass Ladies of Chinese History: The Poet Li Qingzhao
Reevaluating the legacy of one of China’s greatest female poets
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Eight-Bow Friends: Stories of Sworn Brothers in Ancient China
Why do Chinese people bow down eight times when swearing to be brothers?
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