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The Chinese ‘Auntie’ Who Hit the Road — and Never Looked Back

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

MULTIMEDIA

Zhang Zhilei: How a Kid From Henan Became World Heavyweight Champion 

Painted Ads Bring Rural Riches

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

With just some brushes and paint, a small-time entrepreneur in the southern Chinese countryside has made it big.

Meet the Millionaire Who Picks Up Trash

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

Chongqing entrepreneur Zhong Congrong has collected litter in his community every day for 3 years.

How Alibaba Processes Millions of Singles’ Day Orders

China’s biggest e-commerce player will be all hands on deck during this weekend’s online shopping bonanza.