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Where Watchful Eyes Are Welcome

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

Young Egyptians take up livestreaming as Chinese companies blaze a digital trail through the Arab world.

The Visually Impaired Coders Making E-Commerce More Accessible

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

A tech startup in Dongguan has partnered with online marketplace Taobao to ensure that its visually impaired users aren’t left in the dark.

Boxing Shadows

A documentary on friendship, youth, and fighting to succeed.

Shanghai Through a Glass, Darkly

Three outsiders share their stories of making the metropolis their home.

A Life Dedicated to Planting Trees

Inner Mongolian man has spent decades with the national forestry program, defending his home against sandstorms.

Red Lights Go Gray

China’s former sex capital, Dongguan, retires in style.

The Shenzhen Gig Market Where Migrants Embrace Being Broke

The San He Talent Markets link China’s lumpen laborers with odd jobs, from courier shifts to the downright shifty.

Hip-Hop in the Home of Hot Pot

Meet the Chengdu rap artist who says hip-hop saved his life.

Cantonese Lessons Teach Shanghai More Than Words

Hong Konger believes his language school, which has served 20,000 students, helps bridge the gap between his home and the mainland.

The Man Who Swam to Hong Kong

In 1973 Chan Hak-chi and his wife swam six hours through a typhoon to leave the chaos of China’s Cultural Revolution.

The Vigilantes of China’s Bike Sharing Economy

Shared-bike enthusiasts have made a game of scouring the city streets to find and report improperly parked bicycles.

Families of Sick Children Flock to Shanghai Hospital

Medical migrants rack up millions of yuan in health bills to cure kids of leukemia.

90s Kids: The Designer Girl

Chen Jialun aims to create a personalized fashion brand.

In Wake of Tornado, Migrant Son Buries Father

Wang Desheng took a job in the city so he could provide a better life for his elderly dad.