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Romance and Rebellion in Republican China
How picture newspapers in the early 20th century reflected changing views on freedom and love
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Stories of feminist pioneers, historical female figures, and ordinary women in Chinese society
FEMINISM
How China Celebrated International Women’s Day Through the Ages
From strikes and marches to slogans and marketing campaigns, International Women’s Day celebrations in China have taken on many forms over the last c…
GALLERY
The Art Exhibition “Breaking the Chain” on Human Trafficking
An online art exhibition calls attention to the infamous “chained woman” case in eastern China, despite repeated censorship
ANCIENT HISTORY
Tales of “Tiger Women” from Ancient China
Ancient Chinese labeled tough, fierce women “tigresses”—they often had to deal with sexism and unruly husbands
TV
TV Show Highlights the Lives of Professional Hostesses
A popular thriller set in 1980s Taiwan humanizes the women behind a difficult and stigmatized profession
SOCIETY
How I Lived in Beijing for 21 days for Free
Pretending to be a socialite to get by on a zero-yuan budget in China’s capital
ENTERTAINMENT
Viral Revival: Making Traditional Clothing Cool Again
Fashion influencer Ao Luojia talks about internet fame and updating traditional “hanfu” for modern tastes
ARTS
China’s “Sex and the City” Rethinks Female Portrayal on TV
Despite its corny name, highly rated new series “Delicious Romance” is shattering years of shallow female characterization on television
FEMINISM
The Life of a Female Bus Driver in China
“I’ve spent two-thirds of my life on the road”: A female tour bus driver speaks about working away from home and being a minority in a male-dominated…
BOOKS
Myth and Mechas: “Iron Widow” Sees Historical Figures Piloting Robots | Book Review
Wu Zetian defeats giant robot (and the patriarchy) in new novel
SOCIETY
My Time as a Guard in a Women’s Detention Center
Dealing with troubled pasts, endless waiting, and death sentences at a women’s detention center
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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