BOOKS
Desert Echo
The late writer Sanmao’s memoir ‘Stories of the Sahara’ is a humanistic whirlwind through a harsh and poignant landscape
Her Half of the Sky
Stories of feminist pioneers, historical female figures, and ordinary women in Chinese society
SPORTS
On Top of Her Game
Li Xiaomeng is breaking barriers as one of the world’s first female esports champions
ENTERTAINMENT
Face Value: China' Struggle to Crown Its Own Beauty Queen
Though China has spent millions on hosting international competitions, beauty pageants have yet to take off domestically
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Boy Crazy
Despite decades of progress, some families still go to extreme lengths to secure a male heir
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Sexist Seating
Are women really banned from the banquet table during Chinese New Year?
FILM
The Life and Times of Yammie Lam
“Not crazy, just persecuted”—death of Hong Kong actress and MeToo figure highlight society’s treatment of sexual harassment and mental health
FEMINISM
Unmarried, With Children
Faced with pregnancy permits, IVF restrictions, and social stigma, single women are fighting back—by having babies
FEMINISM
The Hidden Harassment in Chinese Workplaces
Chinese women face an uphill battle to define, recognize, and report unwanted sexual attention at work
FEMINISM
Women’s Work: Gender Inequality in China’s Workplaces
What the women of China earn, what they deserve, and what they’re missing
