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A Son’s Journey Back to Beichuan

Articles that cut to the core of contemporary China. In-depth, informed, and carefully crafted, every piece is carried by the voices of the story’s participants.

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A man returns to the site of a devastating earthquake to visit the interviewees of his late father, a photojournalist.

Murder in the Mist

A troubled mother of two disappears in the mountains with her children, only to return a week later — alone.

Elderly Couple’s Heartfelt Fight Against Alzheimer’s Goes Viral

‘Happy Grandma’ improves husband’s condition through livestreaming.

Death of an Eel Vendor

Conflicts with management at produce market in central China turn bloody, revealing ongoing tensions between small businesses and authorities.