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The Woman Trying to Change Chinese Politics From the Inside

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.

FEATURES

Jiang Shengnan is a rare figure in Chinese politics: a vocal women’s rights advocate who is seeking to drive change from within the system.

In China, Social Media Is Fueling Dangerous Beauty Trends — for Babies

Many Chinese parents believe it’s their duty to ensure their children conform to traditional beauty standards. That’s driving the rise of troubling — and, in some cases, potentially life-threatening — infant beauty products.

The Winners of China’s Housing Bust: Burnouts and Beach Bums

Visual stories that get up close and personal with contemporary China. A mix of short videos, documentaries, photography, and data visualization.

MULTIMEDIA

Situated in scenic towns and all but free, they’re the perfect flats for lying flat.

On Dialysis in China? Pray There Isn’t a Lockdown.

Across China, kidney disease patients still routinely have to travel long distances to access hemodialysis. For many, the lack of treatment options can be fatal — especially during an era of sudden lockdowns.

Star Snowboarder Su Yiming Becomes New Special Olympics Ambassador

Timely reports on issues and events from across China. Drawing on a vast range of sources, these succinct articles provide insights into the significance of each issue in a wider context.

NEWS

The Special Olympics Committee hopes Su’s star power will help change social attitudes toward people with intellectual disabilities in China.

First Tragedy, Then Farce: The Chaos Engulfing China’s Broadway

In Shanghai, theaters are finally reopening after a four-month shutdown. But putting on a show isn’t easy — especially when your cast, director, and audience members could be locked down again at any moment.

Shanghai Spring/Summer 2022: The Season That Never Was

China’s most fashionable city missed the entire spring season. That means a lot of unsold harem pants.

Shanghai Lures Graduates From Top Global Schools With ‘Hukou’

Authorities are giving hassle-free household permits to those from the world’s top 50 universities who have full-time jobs in the city.