Since 2002, villagers have witnessed the inseparable duo of two uncles traveling together to plant trees as the …
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During the period of family planning (1970-1990), the Chinese Communist Party implemented measures, such as forced abortions and …
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Insights & StoriesEditor's Pick
A Taipei Girl’s Memoir of Working in a Chinese Shoe Factory
by Emma Luby Emma LuIn late 1999, China was experiencing a manufacturing boom. From cities to rural areas, young people everywhere were …
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Peace and ConflictEditor's Pick
Drawing Lines in the South China Sea: What Beijing’s New Claims Over a Disputed Coral Reef Mean
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesChina has declared new “baselines” around Scarborough Reef, a large coral atoll topped by a handful of rocks …
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In folklore and mythology, stories frequently explore the interconnected themes of life, death, and rebirth. These narratives reveal …
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Human RightsEditor's Pick
Entrepreneur Hu Liren’s Awakening to the Political Persecution in China
by Emma Luby Emma LuHu Liren, born in 1967 in Shangyu, Zhejiang — one of China’s wealthiest rural areas — rode the …
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A Heart of Compassion: The Tale of Chen Shangyi and His 42 Adopted Children
by Hermann Rohrby Hermann RohrIn the heart of Gansu Province, China, Chen Shangyi, a humble man making a living by collecting recyclables, …
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Human RightsEditor's Pick
Is China’s Human Rights Lawyer, Gao Zhisheng, Still Alive?
by Emma Luby Emma LuGao Zhisheng, often referred to as “China’s Conscience,” is a Chinese human rights lawyer who has long been …
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Pearl S. Buck was a baby when her parents relocated to China. What she babbled was Chinese; she …
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Human RightsEditor's Pick
The Story of Dr. Jiang Yanyong, the SARS Whistleblower
by Max Luby Max LuEarly life and career Jiang Yanyong was born in 1931. He entered Peking Union Medical College in 1952, …