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In Diaries, Daughter Finds Mosaic of Her Late Mother

Through articles, diaries, and the memories of others, a woman is piecing together the life of the mother she lost as a child.

White Night Workshop

Like, Comment, Prescribe: The Vloggers ‘Diagnosing’ Their Followers

As short videos analyzing personality disorders flood Chinese social media, netizens are starting to convince themselves they have one.

China  Youth Daily

In the Dark: The Grown-Up Kids Struggling With Depressed Parents

As awareness of mental health grows in China, children are discovering the difficulties in seeking help for aging parents with depression and anxiety.

Oh! Youth (36Kr)

Diamonds and Eels: China's Year in Trade

Data highlights new trends in China’s global trade.

The Paper

The Woman Who Found ‘Home’ in an Unfinished Building

Without power or running water, her newly built apartment was virtually uninhabitable. She moved in anyway.

Emotional Labor: Life Inside a Chinese Orphanage

A new book explores the tears, fears, and cheers experienced by orphanage staff and the children they care for.

Qian Linliang

Test of Will: The Disabled Students Striving to Access Higher Ed

A partially sighted student who felt he was pressured to quit university in his first semester highlights gaps in educational equality.

Beijing Youth Daily

Beyond the Stigma: Chinese Single Mothers Redefining Family Success

Research shows children from single-mother households perform equally well as those from dual-parent families, debunking negative stereotypes.

Rhythm of Life: The 93-Year-Old Chinatown Queen Who Couldn't Stop Dancing

The director of “Chinatown Cha-Cha,” a documentary about a troupe of elderly Asian American dancers, shares her insights into the life of its star, Coby Yee.

Star Power: China’s Businesses Count Cost of Fake Reviews

Business owners and employees expose the physical and mental pressures of chasing ratings on China’s review platforms.