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The Tortuous History of Modern Chinese Feminism
A brief history of modern Chinese feminism: From anti-foot-binding marches, to the viral sexual harassment cases, and the struggle for reproductive rights
Transforming China’s Search-and-Rescue Sector, One Dog at a Time
Follow a father-son duo who trained some of China’s first internationally certified search-and-rescue dogs, and dream of having a dog for every city
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Reading Spaces: How did Libraries Become Safe Havens for China’s Vulnerable?
China’s public libraries are vital but scarce resources for millions
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Parks, No Recreation: The Battle to Access China’s Public Spaces
China is trying to build more public spaces, but who has the right to use them—and how—remains contested
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Let’s Talk About Sex (Education in China)
Grassroots organizations and social media are filling a wide gap in China’s formal sex education
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Why China’s Social Workers Struggle to Make a Difference
China aims to make social work a major part of old age care and public health programs, but the field struggles to gain autonomy from the government and attract new talent
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What’s the Deal with Overpackaging in China?
Excess packaging creates millions of tons of waste each year. What can China do about this problem?
How the War in Ukraine Inspired China’s Independent Filmmakers
A handful of independent short films promote empathy and compassion toward war victims in Ukraine
Rainbow’s End for China’s Campus LGBT Groups?
A WeChat crackdown on student LGBT organizations raises the alarm about the future of sexual minority voices in China
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What It’s Like to Grow Up Female and Disabled in China
Feminists with disabilities speak about growing up, building a life, and advocacy in the face of physical and social barriers
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