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Lonely Hearts Transformed: The Evolution of Chinese Marriage Advertisements
A history of Chinese marriage ads, from newspaper columns to matchmaking TV shows and mobile dating apps
How China’s Declining Marriage Rate Soured the Candy Industry
As young Chinese put off tying the knot, traditional wedding candy sellers feel the pinch
Before Forever: The Rise of Prenuptial Agreements in China
More young Chinese are signing prenuptial agreements before marriage, but are they enforceable?
Two Sessions Proposals You May Have Missed
Some of the most notable and controversial proposals from the annual meetings of China’s legislative bodies
2023: A Year in Feminist News
Eight noteworthy stories from a tumultuous year for gender-based news and developments in China
How a Rural Woman Found Solace in Poetry
How poetry helped Han Shimei endure a loveless marriage and a lifetime of hardship in rural China
The Myanmar Brides Trafficked to China
Documentary director Wang Xiuyue follows a family of women trafficked to China from Myanmar as they seek autonomy and romance
Weird and Colorful Proposals from this Year’s “Two Sessions”
Some of the most notable and controversial proposals from the annual meetings of China’s legislative bodies
The Tortuous History of Modern Chinese Feminism
A brief history of modern Chinese feminism: From anti-foot-binding marches, to the viral sexual harassment cases, and the struggle for reproductive rights
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For Land’s Sake: The Women Fighting to Keep Hold of Their Rural Land
Struggling against sexist notions, married women try to hold on to their land rights
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