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E-Commerce Is Changing Rural China — Not Always for the Better

Contributions from individuals with unique perspectives to share. Hear from everyone, from experts and commentators to those whose voices are often marginalized.

VOICES & OPINION

Rising incomes in so-called Taobao villages are frequently offset by environmental pollution and a loss of community.

Why China’s Female Teachers-To-Be Struggle to Find Good Jobs

Faced with a shortage of male educators, schools are discriminating against highly qualified women.

The Alibaba Warehouse Where Fake Goods Go to Die

Armed with big data and vast budgets, the e-commerce giant is fighting an endless game of cat and mouse with crooked sellers.

Why My School Teaches Students to Survive on Next to Nothing

Every summer, a university in Zhejiang gives dozens of students $7.50 each and sends them to live in an unfamiliar city for two weeks.