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Pole Climb

A man scales a pole to get Bingtanghulu at a park in Yanji, Jilin province, Dec. 30, 2024. VCG

More Chinese Couples Are Choosing to Live Apart. Is It Worth It?

A new study examines the rise of long-distance “commuter marriages” in China, driven by career and financial goals. It also highlights the emotional strain, gender imbalances, and family pressures such couples face.

The Complex Inner Lives of China’s ‘Livestream Moms’

Why are women streaming themselves caring for their sick and paralyzed children?