Lü Xiao

In China, relaxing restrictions on night markets and street vendors is encouraging more young people to venture into street vending. While some are trying to turn the traditionally low-status job into a lucrative venture, others are doing it as a hobby or a lifestyle choice.Reporter: Lü Xiao; video editor: Lü Xiao; story editor: Vincent Chow; copy editor: Matthew Hall.

On China’s Streets, Young Vendors Toil for Money, Friendship, and Freedom

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

MULTIMEDIA

In China, relaxing restrictions on night markets and street vendors is encouraging more young people to venture into street vending. While some are trying to turn the traditionally low-status job into a lucrative venture, others are doing it as a hobby or a lifestyle choice. Reporter: Lü Xiao; video editor: Lü Xiao; story editor: Vincent Chow; copy editor: Matthew Hall.